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W3 MRL

2008 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

76,793 mi
Last recorded76,793 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Ducato38,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW3 MRL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 76,793 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 76,244 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2024 76,076 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 75,038 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 72,540 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 71,587 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 71,587 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 70,159 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 69,704 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 67,392 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 67,392 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 62,182 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel has a slight bind

Pass 13 Apr 2015 51,968 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

offside rear corner accident damage

Fail 2 Apr 2015 51,388 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

both rear reflectors on rear bumper bar broken

offside rear corner accident damage

Fail 8 Dec 2014 47,029 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 34,802 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 34,802 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 146,710 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 146,710 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 12,384 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 12,362 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 11,197 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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W3 MRL is a 2008 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 38,036 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 W3 MRL, 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 18 years old, this Fiat Ducato is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was W3 MRL registered?

W3 MRL is a 2008 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is W3 MRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W3 MRL shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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