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R159 AOW

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests35 (22 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate62.9%

Mileage

136,288 mi
Last recorded136,288 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR159 AOW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

22 pass 13 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 136,288 miles

Nearside Front chassis leg corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2024 136,281 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 135,795 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 135,453 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 135,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 135,376 miles

Nearside Front Jacking point support corroded

Offside Front Jacking point support corroded

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Sep 2020 135,005 miles

Nearside Front Inner wing has slight corrosion

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 May 2019 134,924 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis to inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 May 2019 134,920 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when nearside indicators or hazards are applied (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis to inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 131,210 miles

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

Nearside Front daylight inoperative

Offside Rear shock absorber casing corroded ( outer)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

little clearance between bump stop and axle

Fail 23 Apr 2018 131,210 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under arch area (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under arch area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front daylight inoperative

Offside Rear shock absorber casing corroded ( outer)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

little clearance between bump stop and axle

Pass 16 May 2017 127,774 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 127,770 miles

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Under body Guard Corroded

Pass 19 May 2016 124,404 miles

Offside Front along inner wing corroded

Offside Front inner sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

Offside Front jacking point corroded but not within a prescribed area

Fail 9 May 2016 124,401 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front along inner wing corroded

Offside Front inner sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

Offside Front jacking point corroded but not within a prescribed area

Fail 4 May 2016 124,354 miles

Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside front wheel arch to chassy (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both side front jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both side front step sills to chassi (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside front inner chassy leg (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour offside rear light lense broken (1.1.A.3e)

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Ball joint has slight play both front ax rods (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

coil spring corroded both front coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

non camper tyres fitted

sump corroded

Pass 18 May 2015 121,120 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front chassis ends have corrosion

Fail 8 May 2015 121,166 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front chassis ends have corrosion

Pass 23 May 2014 116,547 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r lamp slght damage

Pass 23 May 2013 110,086 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 107,098 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 107,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 103,902 miles

Slight Play Both Front Wheel Bearings

Slight Play Both Rack Ends

Pass 28 Oct 2010 103,631 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

holed corrosion to floor / inner wheel arch around jacking point etc , just outside prescribed area for sub frame mounting please note this will soon need attention

o/s/r tyre slightly perished on outer sidewall (small splits)

oil level low

slight oil leak on / around sump

surface corrosion around engine mountings

v- small cut in o/s/f cv gaitor - advise replacement

Pass 29 Oct 2009 101,219 miles

NSR tyre sidewalls cracking up

Fail 27 Oct 2009 101,197 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

NSR tyre sidewalls cracking up

Part of center exhaust mount rusted away

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 98,199 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2008 98,166 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Handbrake lever near limits

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 94,704 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 94,704 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 24 Oct 2006 9,223 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 9,223 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 91,002 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 91,002 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 90,421 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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R159 AOW is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.9%.

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 R159 AOW, 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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R159 AOW is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 14 April 1998.

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