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R758 OTE

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,471 mi
Last recorded56,471 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR758 OTE
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2010 56,471 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Mar 2010 56,392 miles

Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

corrosion to front and rear chassise rails both sides

slight damage to off side rear panel

Pass 27 Mar 2009 54,631 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r tyre has a slight cut

Fail 26 Mar 2009 54,631 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r tyre has a slight cut

Pass 2 Apr 2008 44,339 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

n/s door check strap missing

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 31 Mar 2008 44,339 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

n/s door check strap missing

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Oct 2007 44,530 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 44,530 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 42,750 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate cracked,nearside front bumper damaged,advise replacement nearside front tyre cut in tread.

nearside rear bodywork damaged.

Pass 7 Oct 2005 41,329 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R758 OTE is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R758 OTE, 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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What year was R758 OTE registered?

R758 OTE is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 27 May 1998.

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