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R883 CHU

1998 Fiat Ducato

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

40,866 mi
Last recorded40,866 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR883 CHU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 40,866 miles

underside of vehicle has been welded and wax oiled, ok at time of test

Pass 5 Dec 2019 40,848 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner valace (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner valace (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 40,835 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting main chassis front to back under bonet (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner valace (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner valace (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 39,969 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner valance/towbar mount/rear spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner valance/towbar mount/rear spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

power steering pipes rusty on steering rack

Fail 21 Jul 2018 39,957 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing by pipe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of inner arch, subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of wheelarch/sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/towbar mount area behind wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill under sliding door (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing by pipe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch/sill, rear of wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/arch infront of wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/towbar mount area behind wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe along rear axle to offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner valance/towbar mount/rear spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner valance/towbar mount/rear spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

bonnet catch/release mechanism sticking

power steering pipes rusty on steering rack

Pass 10 May 2017 39,777 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine bay/under covers fitted

Pass 17 May 2016 39,355 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

engine bay /under covers fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2015 120,908 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r inner cill corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2014 119,891 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 119,093 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 118,218 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 118,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2010 111,505 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 100,408 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 97,260 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 90,087 miles

Front Cross Memeber corroded

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 79,830 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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R883 CHU is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R883 CHU, 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 R883 CHU registered?

R883 CHU is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 25 February 1998.

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