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R171 VJM

1998 Fiat Ducato

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

115,444 mi
Last recorded115,444 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR171 VJM
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 115,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 12 year old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 12 year old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 8 May 2025 115,055 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses rusty (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 11 year old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 10, year old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 11 year old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 15 year old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

wiper switch, has poor connection, possibly switch? but does function

Pass 8 May 2024 114,404 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

front fog lamps inop

Fail 24 Apr 2024 114,404 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged bracket insecure due to corrosion (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced excess corrosion behind front suspension leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged insecure due to corrosion of bracket (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced excess corrosion behind suspension leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

front fog lamps inop

Pass 14 Apr 2023 114,011 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 113,683 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hose ferrels rusty (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubbers slightly perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and manufactured 2006 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and manufactured 2006 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 113,683 miles

Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hose ferrels rusty (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubbers slightly perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and manufactured 2006 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and manufactured 2006 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 53,636 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 112,688 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out of the prescribed area slightly rusty on panel seams (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out of prescribed area slightly rusty on panel seams (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 112,299 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))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 112,297 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2017 111,464 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 111,464 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 109,760 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 107,747 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 16 May 2014 104,668 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 102,081 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 96,902 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 94,610 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 91,240 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 90,714 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 86,125 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 86,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2006 80,745 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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R171 VJM is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R171 VJM, 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 R171 VJM registered?

R171 VJM is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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