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R816 STA

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,299 mi
Last recorded104,299 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR816 STA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 104,299 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

under body as slight corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2023 104,296 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Under body has slight corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2021 104,271 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 103,107 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 102,961 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 102,950 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

o/s/r lens cracked but not emmiting white light

Pass 16 Aug 2013 99,457 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 96,858 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 95,088 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 91,003 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 84,176 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2009 84,175 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 77,246 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 77,231 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 71,686 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 62,667 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 57,836 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 57,836 miles

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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 STA is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 STA, 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 STA registered?

R816 STA is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R816 STA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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