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R842 SCW

1998 Fiat Ducato

Cream Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,301 mi
Last recorded151,301 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR842 SCW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2009 151,301 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 150,361 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 150,361 miles

Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 146,585 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 146,585 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

nearside rear bumper cracked

Pass 25 Sep 2006 24,090 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 20 Sep 2005 92,618 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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R842 SCW is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in Cream with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R842 SCW, 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 R842 SCW registered?

R842 SCW is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 2 April 1998.

Is R842 SCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R842 SCW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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