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FIB 9251

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

56,161 mi
Last recorded56,161 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIB 9251
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 56,161 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 54,286 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 52,695 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 50,614 miles
Fail 13 May 2023 50,601 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2022 48,875 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 46,502 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 45,974 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 45,385 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 45,101 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust rubber perished

Fail 6 May 2017 45,101 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust rubber perished

Pass 21 May 2016 44,440 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2015 43,780 miles

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

exhaust rubber perihed

Fail 11 Apr 2015 43,780 miles

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

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

exhaust rubber perihed

Pass 21 Feb 2014 42,877 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

wiper blades worn

Pass 13 Mar 2013 42,370 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 40,721 miles

vehicle has security bolts fitted to front doors

Pass 12 Mar 2011 40,284 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 40,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 39,774 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 38,053 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 36,207 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 36,207 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 29,633 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 28,663 miles
Fail 26 May 2005 28,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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FIB 9251 is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FIB 9251, 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 FIB 9251 registered?

FIB 9251 is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for FIB 9251 shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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