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R857 BYA

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,319 mi
Last recorded37,319 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR857 BYA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 37,319 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 34,843 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 31,693 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 28,925 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 28,924 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe rusted (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 25,905 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 25,871 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 22,284 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 22,284 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Radiator mounting excessively corroded.

age cracking to n/s/r tyre.

some corrosion to power steering pipes.

Pass 20 Dec 2013 20,045 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 20,030 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 19,447 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 17,737 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 17,263 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 14,974 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 14,835 miles

Bottom steering column universal joint has slight play

Pass 19 Jun 2007 14,279 miles

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

Front washers weak

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perishing

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Jun 2007 14,279 miles

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

Front washers weak

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perishing

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 14,143 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 12,885 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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R857 BYA is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R857 BYA, 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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R857 BYA is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 25 May 1998.

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