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R816 PCW

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

78,439 mi
Last recorded78,439 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR816 PCW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 78,439 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 73,327 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch behind brake flexi hoses (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch behind brake flexi hoses (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 69,233 miles

Rear Lower Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

all pipes and under body covered in under seal

Pass 25 Apr 2023 64,333 miles

under body and components coated sealants

Pass 26 Feb 2021 63,945 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 62,980 miles

Both front jacking points and n/s rear sill area corodded

Fail 5 May 2020 62,980 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded to rerar (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Both front jacking points and n/s rear sill area corodded

Exhaust rubbers show signs of cracking

Pass 26 Apr 2019 61,166 miles

SLIGHT COROSSION AROUND O/S FRONT JACKING POINT

Fail 24 Apr 2019 61,165 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

SLIGHT COROSSION AROUND O/S FRONT JACKING POINT

Pass 27 Apr 2018 58,974 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 58,973 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Both front wheel bearing have slight play

Pass 27 Apr 2017 57,450 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 55,475 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 54,464 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 54,464 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 54,464 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 51,960 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 50,249 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 48,508 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 46,061 miles

exhaust support badly coroded centre

Pass 13 Apr 2010 43,812 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 41,821 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 40,254 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 40,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 1 May 2007 37,291 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 May 2007 37,291 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 33,538 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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R816 PCW is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 R816 PCW, 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 R816 PCW registered?

R816 PCW is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R816 PCW safe to buy?

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