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Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x4 all rubbers perished (5.3.2 (c))
corrosion to osf underside wheel arch area
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x4 all rubbers perished (5.3.2 (c))
corrosion to osf underside wheel arch area
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Third axle (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Third axle (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Third axle (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Third axle (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front underside of cab (step) corroded outside of prescribed area
Nearside jacking point corroded
Nearside outer sill corroded outside of prescribed area
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front chassis leg corroded outside prescribed area
Offside Front inner wheelarch corroded
Offside underside of cab (step) corroded outside of prescribed area
headlamp beam benders fitted giving flat beam image
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front underside of cab (step) corroded outside of prescribed area
Nearside jacking point corroded
Nearside outer sill corroded outside of prescribed area
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front chassis leg corroded outside prescribed area
Offside Front inner wheelarch corroded
Offside underside of cab (step) corroded outside of prescribed area
headlamp beam benders fitted giving flat beam image
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SUBFRAME MOUNTING (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security INNER STEP (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under wing by old repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wing in number of places (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under wing by old repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
steering rack high pressure metal pipes slightly corroded also low pressure metal pipes slightly corroded
Exhaust system insecure 1 exhaust rubber missing 1 rubber likely to fail 1 has elastic repair (6.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/f inner wheel arch /suspension mount area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s/f inner sill/wheel arch area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
steering rack high pressure metal pipes slightly corroded also low pressure metal pipes slightly corroded
park brake only just met minimum requirement
Exhaust system insecure rear rubber missing (elastic repair ) inadequate (6.1.2 (a))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/f chassis (x member mount area ) corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
park brake only just met minimum requirement
offside underside step area corroded
rack metal p/s pipe corroded
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both front dip beams (1.8)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear wheel bearing has excessive play o/s/r (front axle ) (2.6.2)
rear brake application uneven rear brake imbalance 45% rear (front axle ) (3.7.B.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Numerous non obligatory marker lamps not working
Offside door step corroded
Sump has signs of corrosion
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated 2nd axle (2.6.1)
Offside Rear rear brake binding 3rd axle (3.7.B.1)
All nearside markers not working
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside door step has corrosion underneath
Offside rear top marker not working
Offside side marker not working nearest door
Sump corroded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear rear brake binding forward wheel (3.7.B.1)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding forward wheel (3.7.B.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all tyres lightly perished
sump badly corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all tyres perished
engine sump badly corroded
o/s/f and n/s/f inner wheel arches corroded
both headlamps are lhd, tape used to correct beam image
brake fluid a bit low
Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both headlamps are lhd, tape used to correct beam image
brake fluid a bit low
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
headlamp beam adjusters fitted at time of test
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
headlamp beam adjusters fitted at time of test
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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R885 BAY is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.
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 R885 BAY, 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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R885 BAY is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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