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R898 BCA

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

63,828 mi
Last recorded63,828 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR898 BCA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 63,828 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust bracket corroded

front radiator/crossmember corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2021 62,295 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 62,286 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure x2 rubbers broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 62,275 miles

Nearside Rear All outline marker lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All outline marker lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 62,225 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 62,225 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 60,625 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 60,090 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 59,487 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 59,489 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 55,956 miles

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES DETORIATED

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2012 54,285 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 54,285 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 52,530 miles

Number plates have incorrect spacings but are legible

Slight roughness O/S/R wheel bearing

Fail 19 Jul 2011 52,531 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

NEARSIDE BRAKE OPERATION SLOW TO APPLY AND RELEASE

Slight roughness O/S/R wheel bearing

Pass 17 Jun 2010 48,342 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2009 41,454 miles

NEARSIDE REAR INDICATOR LENSE CRACKED

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

TIMING BELT NEEDS REPLACING ???

Fail 23 Jun 2008 35,534 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 35,534 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 28 Jun 2007 31,163 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 31,163 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 26,260 miles

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

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

Nearside front constant velocity joint gaiter perrished replace A.S.A.P !

Nearside rear number plate light dim

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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R898 BCA is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R898 BCA, 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 R898 BCA registered?

R898 BCA is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 22 January 1998.

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