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R112 HDL

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

44,668 mi
Last recorded44,668 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR112 HDL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 44,668 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 44,049 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 44,049 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 43,990 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 43,987 miles

Central Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 43,940 miles

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

radiator crossmember corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2023 43,917 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

radiator crossmember corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2022 43,324 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2022 43,324 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking on rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 42,304 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 42,281 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 41,785 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 41,690 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 41,415 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 41,413 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 41,001 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 40,214 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

corrosion to front cross-member

Fail 30 Mar 2016 40,214 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

corrosion to front cross-member

Pass 28 Apr 2015 39,795 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 39,795 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 39,745 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 39,719 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 39,241 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2012 39,118 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 38,497 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 36,602 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 35,128 miles

washer system leaking

Pass 16 Apr 2008 33,044 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 30,773 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 28,315 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 28,315 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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R112 HDL 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 R112 HDL, 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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R112 HDL is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 7 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R112 HDL shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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