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BEL 300A

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

56,790 mi
Last recorded56,790 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEL 300A
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 56,790 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 56,790 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 56,044 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 55,276 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 53,574 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 52,047 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 51,405 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at joint to steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play all (5.1.3 (a) (i))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 5 Mar 2020 51,398 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at joint to steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play all (5.1.3 (a) (i))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2019 49,602 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage union to rack (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust corroding

Pass 20 Feb 2018 47,721 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 47,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 46,299 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 43,359 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front chassis heavy corrosion

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component slight leak on rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 41,782 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 40,203 miles

advise front cross member corroded.

Pass 3 Jul 2013 39,794 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 38,528 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 36,067 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 29,438 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 29,428 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 29,324 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 28,732 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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BEL 300A is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BEL 300A, 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 BEL 300A registered?

BEL 300A is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is BEL 300A safe to buy?

The MOT history for BEL 300A shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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