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R899 BGV

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

195,506 mi
Last recorded195,506 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR899 BGV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2014 195,506 miles

Oil leak

ns inner and outter sills excessively corroded but not in presscribed area

nsf tyre worn on inner and outter edges

os inner and outter sills excessively corroded but not in presscribed area

osf tyre wearing on outter edge / possible punture

Fail 2 Oct 2014 195,503 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

ns inner and outter sills excessively corroded but not in presscribed area

nsf tyre worn on inner and outter edges

os inner and outter sills excessively corroded but not in presscribed area

osf tyre wearing on outter edge / possible punture

Pass 23 Aug 2013 189,064 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both sides front lower inner wings corroded but not considered excessive at present

both sides rear x member corroded but outside prescribed areas

Fail 20 Aug 2013 189,022 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both sides front lower inner wings corroded but not considered excessive at present

both sides rear x member corroded but outside prescribed areas

Pass 24 Aug 2012 185,670 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 179,723 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 172,990 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 163,935 miles

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

brake pedal pad worn

Fail 22 Jun 2009 163,935 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

brake pedal pad worn

Pass 5 Jun 2008 156,548 miles

Exhaust corroding badly.Borderline pass

O/S CV gaitor perished.

O/S headlamp beam only just passed.

O/S/F shock damp.Borderline pass

Screw in O/S/F tyre.

Pass 6 Jun 2007 147,367 miles

Exhaust rusty.

Some lift in both front lower balljoints.borderline pass

Some play in both track rod outer ends.borderline pass

Pass 21 Jun 2006 136,329 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 136,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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R899 BGV is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 R899 BGV, 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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R899 BGV is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 29 June 1998.

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