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R851 YLD

1998 Fiat Ducato

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,436 mi
Last recorded55,436 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR851 YLD
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2011 55,436 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 55,368 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

body damaged

offside and nearside under sills corroded

oil leak on engine

Pass 12 Feb 2010 51,195 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 45,703 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 42,325 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 39,467 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 37,482 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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R851 YLD is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R851 YLD, 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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How do I check the history of R851 YLD?

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What year was R851 YLD registered?

R851 YLD is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 11 May 1998.

Is R851 YLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R851 YLD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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