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R830 LVO

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

145,145 mi
Last recorded145,145 miles
Recorded on18 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR830 LVO
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2013 145,145 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 145,143 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 21 May 2012 136,269 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 136,256 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2010 134,016 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front chassis at front support crossmember has corrosion hole not in prescribed area but reccomend attention

offside rear tyre pressure low

Fail 30 Sep 2010 133,991 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front chassis at front support crossmember has corrosion hole not in prescribed area but reccomend attention

offside rear tyre pressure low

Pass 23 Jun 2009 130,008 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 129,984 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 126,138 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 119,244 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 119,244 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 111,315 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 103,957 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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R830 LVO is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 R830 LVO, 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 R830 LVO registered?

R830 LVO is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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