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D23 RDH

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

74,423 mi
Last recorded74,423 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD23 RDH
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 74,423 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 73,870 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 72,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 71,453 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 70,047 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 69,023 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 69,022 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 68,343 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 68,342 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 66,999 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 66,998 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 65,992 miles

Coolant leak oil cooler ()

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

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

Oil leak sump ()

Fail 21 Feb 2018 65,990 miles

Brake performance not tested nearside front brake pipe failed during test (3.7.A.1)

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

Coolant leak oil cooler ()

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

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

Oil leak sump ()

Pass 9 Feb 2017 64,377 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 66,291 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 62,256 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 60,670 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 60,659 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 59,075 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 59,074 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 58,769 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 58,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 51,512 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 51,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 43,081 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2009 43,081 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 39,081 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 36,609 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2007 36,600 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 33,654 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 30,101 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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D23 RDH is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 D23 RDH, 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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D23 RDH is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 24 March 1998.

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