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L15 OEB

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

149,668 mi
Last recorded149,668 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL15 OEB
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 149,668 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2026 149,668 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 147,033 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 140,934 miles

o/s and n/s inner sill cab step. heavily undersealed and seam sealed after repairs

Pass 19 Jul 2023 133,299 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 131,256 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 127,286 miles

tow hitch removed at time of mot

Pass 20 Jul 2020 124,145 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting rubbers perished and cracking (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Jul 2019 120,485 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack end (2.1.5 (a))

both sills repaired but outside of prescribed area

Fail 19 Jul 2019 120,449 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated pad wear wire broken (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack end (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both sills repaired but outside of prescribed area

Pass 13 Jun 2018 114,799 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and nearside rear and both front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

both inner and outer sills corroded just out side prescribed area

front washer jets weak on offside

Fail 13 Jun 2018 114,799 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction not working (8.2.2.2 (g))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and nearside rear and both front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

both inner and outer sills corroded just out side prescribed area

front washer jets weak on offside

Pass 23 May 2017 114,158 miles

both outer and inner sills are corroded (outside prescribed area)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 112,795 miles

beam benders fited to headlamps.

both side steps are corroded but are outside of prescribed area.

Fail 12 Apr 2016 112,795 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

beam benders fited to headlamps.

both side steps are corroded but are outside of prescribed area.

Pass 14 Apr 2015 111,259 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

exhaust rubbers deterated.

rear no plate is to low slighty obscured bye toebar.

Fail 14 Apr 2015 111,259 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

exhaust rubbers deterated.

rear no plate is to low slighty obscured bye toebar.

Pass 23 Apr 2014 109,127 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust rubbers deterated.

Fail 22 Apr 2014 109,113 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust rubbers deterated.

Pass 17 Apr 2013 107,014 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 106,982 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 104,889 miles

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

possible poor contact in offside rear number plate lamp

slight fluctuation on offside front brake disc

Pass 11 Apr 2011 100,332 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 100,286 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust rubbers all getting deteriorated

fluctuation on front brake discs

slight play in offside rtear wheel bearing

Pass 12 Apr 2010 95,916 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 93,122 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2008 89,845 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 88,206 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2007 88,197 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 83,850 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 83,850 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.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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L15 OEB 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 L15 OEB, 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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L15 OEB is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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