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S870 RDX

1998 Fiat Ducato

Silver Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

33,181 mi
Last recorded33,181 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS870 RDX
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 33,181 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 33,171 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 33,171 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 31,412 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 30,900 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 28,008 miles

Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 27,998 miles

Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 26,165 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 26,165 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 22,213 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 19,334 miles

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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S870 RDX is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in Silver with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S870 RDX, 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 S870 RDX registered?

S870 RDX is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 7 September 1998.

Is S870 RDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S870 RDX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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