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R839 KEH

1998 Fiat Ducato

Red Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

105,465 mi
Last recorded105,465 miles
Recorded on27 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR839 KEH
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2011 105,465 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 May 2011 105,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 May 2010 101,570 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 100,278 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 100,260 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 94,956 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2009 94,949 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2008 88,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 88,227 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 81,370 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 81,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 74,474 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 74,473 miles

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

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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R839 KEH is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in Red with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R839 KEH, 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 R839 KEH registered?

R839 KEH is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 3 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R839 KEH shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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