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R871 ENJ

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2013
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

212,196 mi
Last recorded212,196 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR871 ENJ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2014 212,196 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear shocker dust covers corroded

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Rear suspension on bump stops

Pass 31 Oct 2012 196,878 miles

4 seats fitted at time of test

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2012 196,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

4 seats fitted at time of test

Bonnet secondary catch inoperative

Headlamp internal adjuster inoperative

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Washers weak

Pass 31 Oct 2011 186,673 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2011 186,666 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2010 176,572 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 176,570 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 174,404 miles

Oil leak

front subframe damaged

nearside front tyre outer wall deteriorating

tested with five passenger seats

Fail 19 Aug 2010 174,404 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front subframe damaged

nearside front tyre outer wall deteriorating

tested with five passenger seats

Pass 26 Aug 2009 163,100 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

front brake pads warning wiring not connected

front subframe damaged

nearside front brake pad anti rattle clip not fitted correctly

unable to check front to rear brake pipe correctly for corrosion / pitting - pipe been sprayed over

vehicle tested with five passenger seats

wipers do not park automatically

Fail 22 Aug 2009 163,098 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

front brake pads warning wiring not connected

front subframe damaged

nearside front brake pad anti rattle clip not fitted correctly

unable to check front to rear brake pipe correctly for corrosion / pitting - pipe been sprayed over

vehicle tested with five passenger seats

wipers do not park automatically

Pass 15 Aug 2008 150,468 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

front brake pads wiring disconnected

nearside front brake pad anti rattle spring not fitted correctly

nearside rear tyre on wear bars & outer wall cut

vehicle tested with five passenger seats

Fail 15 Aug 2008 150,466 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

front brake pads wiring disconnected

nearside front brake pad anti rattle spring not fitted correctly

nearside rear tyre on wear bars & outer wall cut

vehicle tested with five passenger seats

Pass 14 Aug 2007 138,591 miles

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

horn poor

n s r tyre slightly out of shap(tread pattern).

small nick in ns f tyre wall

Pass 23 Aug 2006 128,878 miles

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

Oil leak

dash lights not working

engine oil leak

horn noise low

slight damage to front crossmember

Pass 10 Aug 2005 119,046 miles

advise engine mountings rubber splitting

Fail 28 Jul 2005 119,036 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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R871 ENJ is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 R871 ENJ, 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 R871 ENJ registered?

R871 ENJ is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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