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R137 UES

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

86,914 mi
Last recorded86,914 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR137 UES
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 86,914 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 86,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 82,179 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 11 May 2024 82,106 miles

Gas bottle carrier corroded. Not a structural component.

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

Nearside Front Lower Wheel arch corroded. This is not part of the vehicle structure.

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2023 81,542 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle bar to three way junction box (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside central LPG container box base corroded. This is a non-structural item.

Fail 15 Apr 2023 81,542 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle bar to three way junction box (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside central LPG container box base corroded. This is a non-structural item.

Pass 18 May 2022 80,703 miles

coolant on minimum

Pass 7 May 2021 79,656 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 79,656 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

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

corrosion on offside front jacking point

corrosion on offside front sill close to seatbelt mount

general underbody corrosion

nearside and offside front frame corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2018 79,620 miles

Nearside wiper blade split

Fail 13 Mar 2018 79,620 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 77,998 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 76,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 76,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 74,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion front inner wings

Pass 26 Feb 2014 71,669 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2014 71,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2013 68,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

nearside and offside front and rear tyres slight cracking in side walls

Pass 27 Feb 2012 66,073 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 66,063 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 62,199 miles

Battery insecure

Camera rear viewing system set up on dash

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front chassis cross member corroded and holed

Fail 1 Mar 2011 62,192 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Battery insecure

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front chassis cross member corroded and holed

Pass 13 Feb 2010 59,257 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

corrosion to front cross member which supports radiator

corrosion to power steering pipes on steering rack

Pass 12 Mar 2009 58,752 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 58,461 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 58,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

fog light switch not marked

front cross member rusty and holed

n/s/r brake slight bind

o/s locker very rusty

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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R137 UES is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 R137 UES, 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 R137 UES registered?

R137 UES is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 12 June 1998.

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