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H1 VVG

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

197,739 mi
Last recorded197,739 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH1 VVG
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 197,739 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2025 197,739 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch rear of wheel in arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch 30 cm of shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 191,624 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2024 191,624 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength behind bumper 30 cm within leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 30 cm within leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 183,217 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2023 183,216 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch front of wheel and behind chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 181,789 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 179,776 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN INNER EDGE

Pass 25 Jun 2020 177,223 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 176,227 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 171,691 miles

N/S OUTER SILL CORRODED

Pass 31 May 2017 168,178 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 164,168 miles

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

heavily under silled and welded

n/s outer sill area slight corrosion

Fail 23 Jun 2016 164,134 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 164,104 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded facing panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded valance (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded valance (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded facing panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded valance (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

general underbody corrosion front inner wings holed not area rear inner wing corroded

sills corroded and holed not area front inner sills corroded holed not area

Pass 30 Mar 2015 151,905 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

all exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated

nearside rear inner sill corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2015 151,905 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

all exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated

nearside rear inner sill corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2015 151,713 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Corrosion to N/S/F outer sill not within prescribed area

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

General surface corrosion under vehicle

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

O/S/F inner arch slightly corroded not within prescribed area

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Wet at time of test

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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H1 VVG is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,898cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 H1 VVG, 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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H1 VVG is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 29 October 1998.

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