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R161 ENP

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

160,020 mi
Last recorded160,020 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR161 ENP
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 160,020 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 158,524 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 158,519 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 156,996 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 150,010 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 146,288 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 146,093 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temp cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cab sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front rad shelf corroded

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 144,105 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2018 144,105 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 137,845 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured drivers side (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 May 2016 116,656 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured drivers side (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

red part of hazard switch loose

Pass 29 Apr 2015 106,487 miles

nsf brake binding slightly

Pass 6 May 2014 95,415 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 95,415 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 92,663 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn very close to legal maximum limit of wear (215.75 R 16C)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 92,663 miles

Nearside front tyre worn very close to legal maximum limit of wear (215.75 R 16C)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 90,510 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 86,147 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 81,868 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 81,755 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 74,653 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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R161 ENP 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 76.2%.

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 R161 ENP, 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 R161 ENP registered?

R161 ENP is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 21 July 1998.

Is R161 ENP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R161 ENP shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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