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R140 FRP

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

39,300 mi
Last recorded39,300 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 39,300 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 37,967 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 37,967 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 37,074 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 37,074 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 36,038 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 36,030 miles

All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 35,551 miles

Nearside Front All outline marker lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All outline marker lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 35,308 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 35,067 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play all (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front most cross/member corroded change asap

Pass 20 Oct 2017 32,306 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 29,748 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 26,775 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

all wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 15 Jul 2015 26,737 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

all wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 9 Jul 2014 21,155 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 20,210 miles

cracks in all tyre walls.

Pass 29 Oct 2009 19,409 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 19,002 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 18,290 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 17,242 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 16,311 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 FRP is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R140 FRP, 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 R140 FRP registered?

R140 FRP is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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