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R885 CHU

1998 Fiat Ducato

Green Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2022
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,671 mi
Last recorded48,671 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR885 CHU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2021 48,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub carrier (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub carrier (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly twisted securing clip missing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

alternator belt worn

Fail 5 Jul 2021 48,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub carrier (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub carrier (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly twisted securing clip missing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

alternator belt worn

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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R885 CHU is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in Green with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 R885 CHU registered?

R885 CHU is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 15 April 1998.

Is R885 CHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R885 CHU shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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