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H8 FML

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

152,586 mi
Last recorded152,586 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 FML
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 152,586 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across second axel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch not within prescribed area

Pass 23 Apr 2024 151,813 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front lower cross member corroded

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly x2 (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut Top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play x2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 151,796 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front lower cross member corroded

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly x2 (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut Top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play x2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 150,600 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 146,928 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 141,434 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 133,097 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 126,076 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 120,812 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 118,853 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 118,688 miles

nearside centre axle shock absorber has slight weep

slight play in front wheel bearing

Fail 4 Jul 2013 118,675 miles

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

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside centre axle shock absorber has slight weep

nearside front upper marker light not working

offside upper rear marker light not working

slight play in front wheel bearing

Pass 2 Jul 2012

exhaust in poor condition

front discs surface corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2011 111,381 miles

all 4 rear wheel bearings have slight play

exhausr temp repair

offside middle wheel brake binding slightly

Fail 4 May 2011 110,898 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

serious oil leak dripping

Pass 21 Oct 2008 109,158 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2008 109,158 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 107,446 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 107,417 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 103,953 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 103,551 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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H8 FML is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 H8 FML, 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 H8 FML registered?

H8 FML is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for H8 FML shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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