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R176 HGU

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

77,947 mi
Last recorded77,947 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR176 HGU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 77,947 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 77,924 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 77,820 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 77,570 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 77,541 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 76,601 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 73,287 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 70,941 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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 Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

both front inner wheel arches corroding

Pass 11 Jul 2018 70,936 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 70,934 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Front sill repair welding condition

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2017 70,925 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak excessive engine

Fail 6 Aug 2016 70,921 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside door step (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front inner wheel arch in two places (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front chassis outer riggers excessively corroded but not within prescribed area

both front of outer sills corroded

exhaust tail pipe corroded

front cross member very corroded

offside rear tyre perished

spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2015 70,019 miles

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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)

major engine oil leak

offside rear tyre perished

spare wheel carrier crossframe very corroded and weak

Fail 27 Jul 2015 70,017 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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)

major engine oil leak

offside rear tyre perished

spare wheel carrier crossframe very corroded and weak

Pass 26 Aug 2014 69,334 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

both front jacking points corroded

condition of exhaust

front cross member corroded

offside rear tyre sidewall deteriorating

Fail 29 Jul 2014 69,332 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

excessive engine oil leak

offside rear tyre sidewall deteriorating

Pass 12 Jul 2013 67,419 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both rear shock casin gs corroded

front cross member corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2013 67,416 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear shock casin gs corroded

front cross member corroded and supporting battery

Pass 5 Jul 2012 66,159 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 27 Jun 2012 66,155 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Jun 2011 65,475 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f upper suspension bearing may be siezed

Fail 21 Jun 2011 65,475 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f upper suspension bearing may be siezed

Pass 24 Jun 2010 61,749 miles

Exhaust rubber mounts are persihed & starting to split

Rear tyres have slight perishing & cracking on thier sidewalls.

Various oil leaks at engine

Fail 21 Jun 2010 61,743 miles

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

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

Exhaust rubber mounts are persihed & starting to split

Rear tyres have slight perishing & cracking on thier sidewalls.

Various oil leaks at engine

Pass 25 Jun 2009 57,410 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2008 54,032 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2008 54,012 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2007 50,415 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 22 Jun 2006 46,472 miles

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

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

bottom battery tray corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2006 46,472 miles

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

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

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

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

bottom battery tray corroded

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 HGU is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 HGU, 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 HGU is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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