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TAZ 8545

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,827 mi
Last recorded138,827 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAZ 8545
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2012 138,827 miles

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

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

brake pedal has long travel (attention required)

offside front chassis corroded by radiator mounting

offside inner and outer step sill corroded close to prescribed area

Fail 11 Oct 2012 138,819 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Lower Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

front brake discs deteriorated

rear brake pipes and front to rear brake pipes undersealed

tested in wet conditions

underside undersealed

vehicle has been stood

Fail 16 Sep 2011 135,353 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 135,353 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 278,288 miles

Exhaust system supported by metal wire.

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Repair patches covered in underseal.

Pass 29 Apr 2008 26,064 miles

Brake pedal rubber split.

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

Exhaust rubbers perished and replaced with metal wire.

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Repair patches covered in under seal.

Pass 3 Apr 2007 23,885 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 238,788 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 220,567 miles

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

oil leak

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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TAZ 8545 is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 TAZ 8545, 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 TAZ 8545 registered?

TAZ 8545 is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 January 1998.

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