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R748 ABK

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,223 mi
Last recorded66,223 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR748 ABK
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 66,223 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 66,092 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 64,541 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 64,400 miles

4x Exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated but system still supported

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 63,453 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 60,013 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Apr 2013 56,444 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Apr 2012 52,293 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

slight corrosion to o/s/f inner wing area

Fail 26 Apr 2012 52,293 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

slight corrosion to o/s/f inner wing area

Pass 13 Apr 2011 49,175 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2011 49,175 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 44,850 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 42,007 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 37,677 miles

Centre stop lamp strip has only a couple of bulbs working

Pass 20 Apr 2007 32,967 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 29,310 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato?

Based on 1,962,737 MOT tests across 142,446 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
2,630
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
142,446
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34,174
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 30,287
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,216
Registration plate lamp not working 27,458
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 22,732
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R748 ABK is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 66,334 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Ducato fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 34,174 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R748 ABK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Ducato typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R748 ABK is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 21 July 1998.

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