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R196 EOR

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

68,447 mi
Last recorded68,447 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR196 EOR
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 68,447 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2025 68,064 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 68,064 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill and jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 66,857 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis under front arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 65,648 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 65,648 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested burst pipe . Front to rear pipe in front of the fuel tank (1.2.1 (g))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 64,996 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 64,020 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 64,013 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2020 62,339 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2020 62,334 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 61,979 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2019 61,979 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 61,641 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 61,211 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2016 59,006 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 59,006 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 May 2015 58,286 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 58,286 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 56,553 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 56,553 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 54,428 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 May 2012 52,119 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Pass 10 May 2012 52,119 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Pass 8 Jun 2011 49,848 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leak

radiator x member corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2010 49,721 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 41,760 miles

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

n/s c/v boot slightly damp

Pass 25 Feb 2009 40,611 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 39,323 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 37,764 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 35,844 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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R196 EOR is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 R196 EOR, 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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R196 EOR is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 7 May 1998.

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