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R210 EAR

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

63,739 mi
Last recorded63,739 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR210 EAR
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 63,739 miles

Exhaust mounting defective All cracking (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 63,157 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2024 63,157 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 62,560 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 60,662 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2021 57,852 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS LEG (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 56,996 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 56,019 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 54,860 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 54,860 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 52,989 miles

front indicator bulbs fading

Fail 24 May 2016 52,984 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement n/s/r has excessive bind (3.5.1k)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement o/s/r has excessive bind (3.5.1k)

Rear fog lamp not working o/s/r (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/f inner wing by spring (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s split to xs (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s split to xs (8.2.2)

CORROSION HOLE AT O/S/F BY FRONT CROSS MEMBER

front indicator bulbs fading

Pass 6 Jun 2015 52,454 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 52,390 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 51,644 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 51,644 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 50,335 miles

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

slight judder on front brakes

Pass 27 Apr 2011 48,402 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 45,626 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 May 2009 40,212 miles

front crossmember (radiator support) corroded.

Fail 5 May 2009 40,212 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front crossmember (radiator support) corroded.

Pass 9 Apr 2008 35,769 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 32,951 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 28,955 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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R210 EAR is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White 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 R210 EAR, 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 R210 EAR registered?

R210 EAR is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 28 April 1998.

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