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R828 WLF

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,625 mi
Last recorded96,625 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR828 WLF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2010 96,625 miles

both rear shock covers corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2010 96,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear shock covers corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2009 79,996 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 79,990 miles

Centre Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 74,558 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rusty rear cross member/leaf spring muntings.

Fail 25 Sep 2008 74,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rusty rear cross member/leaf spring muntings.

Pass 26 Sep 2007 69,780 miles

off side centre rear seat belt stalk casing broken

Fail 24 Sep 2007 69,780 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

off side centre rear seat belt stalk casing broken

Fail 26 Sep 2006 63,718 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 63,718 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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R828 WLF is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R828 WLF, 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 R828 WLF registered?

R828 WLF is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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