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R846 SCW

1998 Fiat Ducato

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,441 mi
Last recorded58,441 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR846 SCW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 58,441 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 58,141 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 56,310 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 56,310 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 55,661 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 55,660 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all 6 tyres on vehicle (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2019 53,850 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 53,850 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 52,953 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 53,665 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wall cracked

Pass 15 Aug 2016 51,237 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 51,191 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 50,110 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust condition deteriorated but not enough to cause it to leak or emit excessive noise

Fail 18 Jun 2014 50,110 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust condition deteriorated but not enough to cause it to leak or emit excessive noise

Pass 7 Oct 2013 50,018 miles

bonnet release cable very stiff

one exhaust mounting coroded off most of others coroded

underside of non living section of motor home rusted and some parts hold with corosion

Fail 7 Oct 2013 50,018 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

bonnet release cable very stiff

offside stop light not working

one exhaust mounting coroded off most of others coroded

underside of non living section of motor home rusted and some parts hold with corosion

Pass 12 Oct 2012 49,087 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust support bracket corroded and dropped off

slight warp on both front brakediscs

Fail 9 Oct 2012 49,087 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brakepipe to master cylinder requires cleaning and waxoyl and also n/s/f to flexy hose

exhaust support bracket corroded and dropped off

slight warp on both front brakediscs

Pass 12 Oct 2011 47,984 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 43,019 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust box baffles loose and system quite scabby

n/s centre marker light not working

Pass 14 Oct 2008 39,916 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 39,916 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front crossmember corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2007 36,976 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 36,976 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 33,688 miles

all tyres have age cracks

front tyres are on 3mm

nearside center side marker light not working

Pass 14 Oct 2005 25,907 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 25,907 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R846 SCW is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R846 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 R846 SCW registered?

R846 SCW is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 9 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R846 SCW shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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