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R809 HNE

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,179 mi
Last recorded138,179 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR809 HNE
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 138,179 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 137,547 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 136,914 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 136,832 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 136,832 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 136,134 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 136,134 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 133,173 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 131,410 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Sep 2016 131,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Sep 2015 128,063 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 117,826 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 113,225 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2013 113,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2012 104,136 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 12 Sep 2012 104,136 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Nov 2011 93,877 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

front cross member rusty

Pass 6 Apr 2011 84,914 miles

front crossbeam corroded

nsf inner driveshaft gaiter leaking grease

nsr sidelight 50% working

oil leak at engine

slight exhaustblow at front clamp

slight play in nsf hub bearing

slight play in osf hub bearing

Fail 4 Apr 2011 84,914 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

front crossbeam corroded

nsf inner driveshaft gaiter leaking grease

nsr sidelight 50% working

oil leak at engine

slight exhaustblow at front clamp

slight play in nsf hub bearing

slight play in osf hub bearing

Pass 11 May 2010 79,046 miles

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

Oil leak

slightly binding o/s/r

Pass 30 Mar 2006 76,944 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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R809 HNE is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R809 HNE, 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 R809 HNE registered?

R809 HNE is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R809 HNE safe to buy?

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