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R867 BYA

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

137,208 mi
Last recorded137,208 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR867 BYA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2020 137,208 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both sides front inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both sides inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation 52% (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Step area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch - shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch - shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Spare wheel carrier corroded

Extensive corrosion on underside of vehicle rendering vehicle unuseable

Pass 25 Feb 2020 137,160 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 136,933 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator support crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/f and n/s/f door step outer sill and under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/f and n/s/f inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/r and n/s/r (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced engine bay near engine mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spare wheel carrier (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 133,916 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear spare wheel bracket corroded

both front vale stems perished

front brake backplates corroded and pads piossible getting low

n/s and o/s front door step under step corroded and holed

o/s and n/s rear cross member corroded

o/s/r tyre perished and wearing inner edge / valve stem, perished

Fail 17 Apr 2018 133,915 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear crossmember corroded

Offside Rear sparewheel braket corroded

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracked and valve stem perished and wearing inner edge

both front valve stems perished

front brake backplates corroded and possible brake pads gettng low

n/s/f and o/s/f door step under step corroded and holed

o/s/r and n/s/r end of chassie and floor panels corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2017 131,370 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front inner sills corroded

front crossmember under radiator slightly corroded

middle outriggers corroded

offside rear tyre slightly perished

oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2017 131,370 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front inner sills corroded

front crossmember under radiator slightly corroded

middle outriggers corroded

offside rear tyre slightly perished

oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2016 126,641 miles

both front inner sills corroded

nearside rear upper marker lamp not working

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 126,641 miles

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front inner wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front inner sills corroded

nearside rear upper marker lamp not working

offside front outer sill corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 121,961 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside inner and outer sill corroded

nearside rear upper marker lamp not working

offside inner and outer sill very corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2015 121,859 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside inner and outer sill corroded

nearside rear upper marker lamp not working

offside inner and outer sill very corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2014 114,170 miles

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

offside front inner sill corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2014 114,624 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

offside front inner sill corroded

outer sills corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2013 106,946 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both inner sills corroded

both rear outer sills corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2012 99,418 miles

nearside rear inner sill corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2012 99,418 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

nearside rear inner sill corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2011 91,868 miles

offside rear upper additional position lamp not working

Fail 19 Jan 2011 91,851 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear upper additional position lamp not working

Pass 22 Jan 2010 82,623 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2010 82,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 82,270 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 82,270 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 77,981 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 77,981 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 71,143 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 71,143 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 67,988 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 67,988 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 26 Jul 2005 60,332 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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R867 BYA is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.

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 R867 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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R867 BYA is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 25 May 1998.

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