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R857 KEU

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

82,417 mi
Last recorded82,417 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR857 KEU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 82,417 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 77,872 miles

Body has slight corrosion both sides inner sill panels corroded (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion radiator surport member corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2018 77,813 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion both sides inner sill panels corroded (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion radiator surport member corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2017 73,682 miles

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion radiator surport member corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion inner panels corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion inner panels corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2017 73,640 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking piont (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion radiator surport member corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion inner panels corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion inner panels corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2016 69,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2015 66,227 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2014 63,602 miles

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2014 63,581 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 63,350 miles

o/s/r light lens damaged

Fail 9 Oct 2012 63,341 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r light lens damaged

Pass 13 Sep 2011 60,430 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear lamp lense damaged

Fail 12 Sep 2011 60,400 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear lamp lense damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2009 55,953 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2008 51,735 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coolant level low

Pass 12 Sep 2008 51,735 miles

coolant level low

Pass 30 May 2007 45,796 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 45,796 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2006 42,391 miles

front brake pads appear to be getting low.

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 KEU is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R857 KEU, 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 R857 KEU registered?

R857 KEU is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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