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R140 DKE

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

146,029 mi
Last recorded146,029 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR140 DKE
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2026 146,029 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake grab and bind to rear two axles (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective lens is likley to fall off (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road drivers view is obscured enough to be a danger to other road users or pedestrains on the ner side front windscreen. (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device insecure mirror is tapped and a danger of becoming insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arch is damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper mirror damaged

sump is excessivly corroded

vehicle presented with fuel light on.

Central drivers step is in a dangerous condition and could fail.

Offside Front Upper mirror missing

all exhaust rubber cracked and perrished

Pass 13 Jun 2025 155,505 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rubbers perishing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front A pillar glass window missing

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe corroded

Sump corroded

Fail 19 May 2025 145,500 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Axle 2 (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Axle 2 (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mounting rubbers perishing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front A pillar glass window missing

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe corroded

Sump corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2025 145,409 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp lens seriously defective missing (4.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mounting rubbers perishing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 141,852 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

rear bumper damaged

Pass 6 Feb 2023 138,545 miles

Engine oil sump corroded

Nearside and offside rear lamp units secured by tape

Non obligatory mirror damaged nearside and offside additional mirrors

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside rear 3rd axle lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

offside rear wheel arch trim damaged

Fail 6 Feb 2023 138,545 miles

Engine oil sump corroded

Nearside and offside rear lamp units secured by tape

Non obligatory mirror damaged nearside and offside additional mirrors

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside rear 3rd axle lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

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

offside rear wheel arch trim damaged

Pass 20 Jan 2022 136,304 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3rd axle (aged 1997) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside and offside additional mirrors

Pass 3 Feb 2021 133,871 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3rd axle, dated 1997 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel arch damage

Fail 3 Feb 2021 133,871 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3rd axle, dated 1997 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear wheel arch damage

Pass 22 Jan 2020 131,459 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 131,459 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking Pipe unions to rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Front shock (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Reverse lights not working

Pass 5 Feb 2019 124,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 124,335 miles

Exhaust system insecure X3 rubbers missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush front shocker (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush front shocker (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 124,038 miles

EXHAUST HANGER MISSING

Nearside Rear MARKER LAMP INOPERATIVE

Offside Front MARKER LAMP INOPERATIVE

Fail 20 Mar 2018 124,037 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

EXHAUST HANGER MISSING

Nearside Rear MARKER LAMP INOPERATIVE

Offside Front MARKER LAMP INOPERATIVE

Pass 21 Mar 2017 119,650 miles

N/S/R MARKER LAMP INOPERATIVE

O/S/F MARKER LAMP INOPERATIVE

PLAY IN ALL FOUR WHEEL BEARINGS

Fail 20 Mar 2017 119,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

N/S/R MARKER LAMP INOPERATIVE

O/S/F MARKER LAMP INOPERATIVE

PLAY IN ALL FOUR WHEEL BEARINGS

UNABLE TO RETRACT STEP

Pass 31 Mar 2016 118,549 miles

rear lower shocker bushes slightly worn

Fail 24 Mar 2016 118,520 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 3rd axle (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven 3rd axle (3.7.B.2)

rear lower shocker bushes slightly worn

Pass 23 Apr 2015 8,696 miles

Oil leak

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 93,377 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 91,262 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 86,317 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 82,664 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 78,942 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 69,759 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 59,871 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 56,039 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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R140 DKE is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 R140 DKE, 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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R140 DKE is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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