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R173 AOW

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,148 mi
Last recorded68,148 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR173 AOW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 68,148 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective perished (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 May 2025 66,089 miles

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

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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))

o/s/f top marker light / sump corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2024 65,556 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All vehicle original brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 65,332 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All vehicle original brake pipes showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Handbrake has free travel repair recommended

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both n/s and o/s rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 64,519 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All original vehicle brake pipes showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Handbrake will need attention (cables limited free movement)

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

Pass 13 May 2021 64,196 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 May 2020 64,005 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 63,233 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front-rear pipe at fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2018 60,596 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 60,596 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded 0/s/f brake pipe to lower brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2017 59,081 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 57,436 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 57,436 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 55,315 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 46,607 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2014 46,595 miles

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside wiper blade torn

Fail 30 Aug 2013 46,237 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2013 46,237 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2012 44,795 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s n/s washer jets / battery loose / air filter housing loose / sump corroded /

Fail 30 Aug 2012 44,795 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s n/s washer jets / battery loose / air filter housing loose / sump corroded /

Pass 24 Aug 2011 44,018 miles

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

o/s washer jet /

Pass 25 Aug 2010 40,456 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 34,472 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 30,046 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 29,970 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 29,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 27,223 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 22,234 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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R173 AOW is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R173 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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What year was R173 AOW registered?

R173 AOW is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 15 January 1998.

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