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R176 AOW

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

59,517 mi
Last recorded59,517 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR176 AOW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 59,517 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 58,796 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 56,348 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 55,245 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 55,244 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis leg front (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 55,140 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded @ load sensing valve. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Underside of step. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Step/sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 53,670 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 53,669 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 53,632 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 53,632 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 53,523 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 53,513 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 52,966 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 52,966 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front - rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded one only (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner slight leak from c/v gator

Pass 28 Mar 2018 50,758 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 49,074 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion van cab (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 49,074 miles

All position lamps not working 6 side markers (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg next to jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 47,367 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 47,364 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings At o/s/f crossmember mounting point! (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 45,460 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 42,278 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 42,278 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 39,703 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 36,802 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 36,323 miles

BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY

OIL LEVEL OVER MAX LEVEL

Fail 4 Mar 2011 36,323 miles

BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

OIL LEVEL OVER MAX LEVEL

Pass 14 Oct 2009 35,333 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 30,998 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrossion present in off side inner wing inside engine bay

light scratching through front screen

Pass 26 Sep 2007 28,512 miles

front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded in one place

slight play in all wheel bearings

Pass 2 Oct 2006 22,857 miles

Front tyres are starting to pershed.

Fail 2 Oct 2006 22,857 miles

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

Front tyres are starting to pershed.

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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R176 AOW is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 R176 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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R176 AOW is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 7 January 1998.

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