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R121 XYD

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,201 mi
Last recorded105,201 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 XYD
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 105,201 miles

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

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

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 10 Mar 2026 105,191 miles

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

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

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2025 104,612 miles

both front doorsteps and outer sills are badly corroded and holed outside of prescribed area

Offside Front chassis leg is rotten

Fail 11 Mar 2025 104,605 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front doorsteps and outer sills are badly corroded and holed outside of prescribed area

Offside Front chassis leg is rotten

Pass 5 Mar 2024 102,828 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 102,602 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 101,219 miles

All exhaust rubbers perished

Fail 6 Apr 2022 101,217 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis next to the subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

All exhaust rubbers perished

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 99,742 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack cross pipe weeping (2.1.5 (a))

engine sump showing signs of corrosion

Fail 26 Mar 2021 99,742 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack cross pipe weeping (2.1.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

engine sump showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2020 99,047 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2020 99,047 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2019 98,979 miles

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

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

underside of vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2018 97,723 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 95,592 miles

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

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

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

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

oil leak

Pass 20 May 2016 92,917 miles

All four wheel bearing have slight play

Nearside front brake pipe corroded

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 17 May 2016 92,917 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

All four wheel bearing have slight play

Nearside front brake pipe corroded

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2015 90,317 miles

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 9 Apr 2015 90,317 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 May 2014 87,763 miles

All four wheel bearings have slight play

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 May 2013 85,399 miles

All four wheel bearings have slight play

Parking brake has just met the required efficiency 20%

Underside of the vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Fail 2 May 2013 85,394 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

All four wheel bearings have slight play

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Underside of the vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 10 May 2012 84,068 miles

Both front wheel bearings have slight play

Both rear wheel bearings have slight play

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 9 May 2012 84,068 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Both front wheel bearings have slight play

Both rear wheel bearings have slight play

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

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 May 2011 82,465 miles

entire underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 7 May 2010 80,129 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 77,929 miles

front cross member in poor condition

engine sump corroded

Fail 11 May 2009 77,929 miles

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

engine sump corroded

front cross member in poor condition

Pass 14 Apr 2008 78,460 miles

entire underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

sump corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2008 78,460 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

entire underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

sump corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2007 71,936 miles

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

underside of vehicle showing signs of being stood

Fail 23 Apr 2007 71,936 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 May 2006 68,481 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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R121 XYD is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R121 XYD, 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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R121 XYD is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 8 July 1998.

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