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R12 JWF

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

46,377 mi
Last recorded46,377 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 JWF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 46,377 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 46,327 miles

Offside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 46,201 miles

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 46,201 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 45,224 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 44,789 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 44,789 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 44,303 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 43,152 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 42,695 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 41,907 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 41,337 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 41,337 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 41,001 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 40,547 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 40,404 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 40,404 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 38,851 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 36,318 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 35,188 miles

O/S/F inner wing corroding where earth strap attaches, in turn corrodes front cross member. Could do with treating before gets to bad.

Fail 23 Oct 2008 34,561 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 34,561 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 34,292 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 34,280 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2006 33,959 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 33,150 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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R12 JWF is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 R12 JWF, 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 R12 JWF registered?

R12 JWF is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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