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R217 YRV

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

55,129 mi
Last recorded55,129 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR217 YRV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 55,129 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Front brake balance 25%

Rear Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated (4.11 (c) (i))

tow bar securing bolts to chassis half of them do not have a full lock nut

Pass 10 Jul 2025 53,045 miles

Front brake balance 25%

Nearside headlamp reflector a bit insecure

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

nearside towbar bolts not long enough

Fail 10 Jul 2025 53,045 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front brake balance 25%

Nearside headlamp reflector a bit insecure

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

nearside towbar bolts not long enough

Pass 12 Jul 2024 50,052 miles

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

Offside Rear towing bracket bolts not long enough

Fail 10 Jul 2024 50,048 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear towing bracket bolts not long enough

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 50,044 miles

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

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

Rear Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system middle to front of chassis (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear bolts for towing bracket not long enough

slight play in both bottom ball joints

Pass 9 Jun 2023 47,315 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 46,823 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 46,032 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Lower Crossmember corroded

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 46,031 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Lower Crossmember corroded

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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 5 Mar 2020 46,012 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

General underbody corrosion

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 46,012 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

General underbody corrosion

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 45,146 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 43,179 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear shocks rusty

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 10 Mar 2017 41,689 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

exhaust is corroded and mounts are perished

Fail 9 Mar 2017 41,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

exhaust is corroded and mounts are perished

Pass 10 Mar 2016 39,803 miles

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

front exhaust mounting bracket is corroded & snapped

Fail 10 Mar 2016 39,803 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front exhaust mounting bracket is corroded & snapped

Fail 11 Mar 2015 38,215 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 38,215 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 36,006 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 34,542 miles

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

battery is insecure

n/s headlight lens is cracked but not affecting the pattern

Fail 19 Mar 2013 34,541 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

battery is insecure

n/s headlight lens is cracked but not affecting the pattern

Pass 2 Apr 2012 32,245 miles

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

n/s headlight has stonechip/crack but does not affect beam pattern

Pass 29 Mar 2011 30,029 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 27,605 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 25,464 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 24,716 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 23,907 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 21,252 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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R217 YRV is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R217 YRV, 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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R217 YRV is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 12 June 1998.

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