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R861 SJB

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

45,381 mi
Last recorded45,381 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR861 SJB
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 45,381 miles

nsr tyre worn

rear brakes binding

Pass 7 Oct 2020 45,238 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 44,833 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 44,720 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both. (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 44,703 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front of n/s front-rear pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded To both front flexi hoses. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both. (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 44,283 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 43,771 miles

N/s/ front brake pipe slightly rusty.

Pass 17 Mar 2015 42,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside and offside front upper sidelamps not working

Fail 10 Mar 2015 42,567 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside and offside front upper sidelamps not working

Pass 2 Apr 2014 39,910 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 39,224 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 38,592 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 35,695 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 34,744 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 32,689 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 30,260 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 28,167 miles

radiator support member corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2007 28,167 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

radiator support member corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2006 26,046 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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R861 SJB is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 R861 SJB, 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 R861 SJB registered?

R861 SJB is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 3 January 1998.

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