MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
212,196 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
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
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)
Oil leak
front subframe damaged
nearside front tyre outer wall deteriorating
tested with five passenger seats
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
advise engine mountings rubber splitting
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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R871 ENJ is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 June 1998.
Is R871 ENJ safe to buy?
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