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W298 RRU

2002 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

155,753 mi
Last recorded155,753 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Fiat Ducato47,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW298 RRU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 155,753 miles

Nearside Front chassis slightly corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2019 155,753 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front chassis slightly corroded

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 155,618 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Head light beam converters fitted

Offside Rear Lamp lens damaged

Pass 6 Apr 2018 146,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 146,048 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Mountings missing (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded Runs from front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 139,629 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 139,629 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 132,668 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

general corrosion

Fail 1 Mar 2016 132,668 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

general corrosion

Pass 16 Feb 2015 127,612 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 127,612 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 122,592 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 122,592 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 118,963 miles

Brake pipes are corroded

General underbody corrosion

Fail 18 Feb 2013 118,960 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Brake pipes are corroded

General underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2012 112,107 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 112,104 miles

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

All light corrosion

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust rubbers deteroated

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

Front crossmember corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 104,725 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front tyres low

Fail 2 Mar 2011 104,725 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front tyres low

Pass 15 Feb 2010 99,619 miles

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

front crossmember badly corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2010 99,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front crossmember badly corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2009 94,531 miles

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

both rear tyres perished ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Fail 28 Jan 2009 94,531 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Pass 4 Jan 2008 85,076 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2006 74,149 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2006 74,149 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 64,228 miles

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

headlamp masks/converters fitted

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

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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W298 RRU is a 2002 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

Across all 2002 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 47,763 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 W298 RRU, 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 24 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W298 RRU is a 2002 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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