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R140 XYD

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

104,762 mi
Last recorded104,762 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 104,762 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S - Bushes split/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S & N/S - Outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear subframe mount at chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Body mountings corroded at join to chassis

Fail 8 Jul 2026 104,739 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S - Bushes split/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S & N/S - Outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear subframe mount at chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Body mountings corroded at join to chassis

Pass 14 May 2025 103,463 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 98,117 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 98,104 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Between Compensator and flexi - Pin holed (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 94,039 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 92,577 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 91,976 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 91,441 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 87,115 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 87,115 miles

Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion OUTER SILL (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion JACKING POINT (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion OUTER SILL (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 83,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 82,988 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis next to engine mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 75,507 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 75,507 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 68,338 miles

nearside front door step corroded

offside front door step corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2014 60,336 miles

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2013 54,482 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 5 Apr 2012 47,160 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both front jacking point slight corrsoin

exhaust outer skins

front cross member slight corrosion

Pass 6 Apr 2011 40,523 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 40,506 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 40,452 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 40,445 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 38,879 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 38,872 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 35,651 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 34,257 miles

centre exhaust section slightly corroded

nearside and offside front metal brake pipes are corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2007 30,617 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 29,165 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 XYD 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 72.4%.

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 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 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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R140 XYD is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 18 May 1998.

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