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71,702 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Both sides vehicle step/end of inner sill holed/corroded. Outside prescribed areas
Offside Front Inner Wheel arch holed/corroded. Outside prescribed areas
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail holed/corroded near radiator crossmember mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play All (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced At radiator mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Seat belt mount, outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Battery Terminals (4.11 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Subframe mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Electrical wiring inadequately secured At heater box (4.11 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured At brake fluid reservoir (4.11 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced At radiator mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seat belt mounting [outer sill holed ] (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting subframe mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated at battery (4.11 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Lower Electrical wiring inadequately secured underside where heater is fitted (4.11 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near radiator mounting frame (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
oil leak around engine sump
Brake hose slightly deteriorated All starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front steps, Under the vehicle, back end of the step holed and corroded, outside prescribed areas. Both sides
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play All 4 (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Both sides, Front steps, Under the vehicle, back end of the step holed and corroded, outside prescribed areas
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of subframe mount area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Wheel bearing has slight play O.S.F and O.S.R (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Under the vehicle, back end of the step holed and corroded, outside prescribed areas
Offside Front Outer sill holed/corroded, outside prescribed areas
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Suspect sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wing holed and corroded within 30cm of subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Under the vehicle, back end of the step holed and corroded, outside prescribed areas
Offside Front Outer sill holed/corroded, outside prescribed areas
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Suspect sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer sill holed/corroded
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Holed within 30cm of subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Outer sill holed/corroded
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking at union of front to rear and cross axle (1.1.7 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger and inner wing/chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch ( 2 places) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill below door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear brake load compensator damp
Nearside headlamp has condensation inside lens
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (both pipes) corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner step excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Offside Rear Upper position lamp not working
drivers wiper blade split
offside rear top marker light inoperative
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
drivers wiper blade split
offside rear top marker light inoperative
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both rear tyres perished,advise replacement
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both rear tyres perished,advise replacement
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R783 FOW is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.
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 R783 FOW, 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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R783 FOW is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 June 1998.
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