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R898 MJK

1998 Fiat Ducato

Orange Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

86,406 mi
Last recorded86,406 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR898 MJK
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2011 86,406 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 86,406 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

both rear wheels binding slightly

Fail 22 Mar 2010 77,151 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake pedal rubber wearing thin

Pass 22 Mar 2010 77,151 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber wearing thin

Pass 13 Mar 2009 70,680 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/rear brake bake plate damp

Fail 13 Mar 2009 70,680 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/rear brake bake plate damp

Pass 18 Feb 2008 60,323 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2007 48,422 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 48,422 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 44,688 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/f a post starting to split around check strap monnting

Pass 13 Mar 2006 44,688 miles

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

o/s/f a post starting to split around check strap monnting

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 MJK is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in Orange with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 MJK, 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 MJK registered?

R898 MJK is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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