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R223 EOR

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

88,324 mi
Last recorded88,324 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR223 EOR
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 88,324 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front of the chassis by the radiator cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside inner sill excessively corroded - not within prescribed area

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front of the chassis by the radiator cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 85,939 miles

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

Nearside inner sill excessively corroded however outside of a prescribed area

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Very front of the chassis by the radiator cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 85,939 miles

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

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

Nearside inner sill excessively corroded however outside of a prescribed area

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Very front of the chassis by the radiator cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 84,346 miles

Exhaust system and hangers deteriorated

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced By front cross member/radiator support bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2023 84,342 miles

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

Exhaust system and hangers deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced By front cross member/radiator support bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 82,130 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2022 82,125 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jets blocked (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 78,241 miles

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 78,231 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced In sill and arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component leaking Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 76,565 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 72,352 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 72,341 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 68,949 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 68,949 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 63,734 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 63,734 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre rubbers X2 (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 62,274 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 59,452 miles

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

horn very poor

nearside front washer poor

Pass 16 Feb 2015 57,645 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 57,645 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 56,031 miles

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

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 1 Mar 2014 56,031 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 6 Oct 2012 54,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 54,325 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 51,936 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 48,193 miles

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

engine sump gasket leaking

exhaust boxes very rusty & thin

front radiator support crossmember very rusty

metal fuel pipe under bonnet very rusty

n/s/r wheel bearing starting to get noisy

rubber fuel pipe under bonnet appears damp

Fail 6 Oct 2010 48,187 miles

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

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

engine sump gasket leaking

exhaust boxes very rusty & thin

front radiator support crossmember very rusty

metal fuel pipe under bonnet very rusty

n/s/r wheel bearing starting to get noisy

rubber fuel pipe under bonnet appears damp

Pass 5 Sep 2009 42,772 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 36,569 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 33,013 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 28,191 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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R223 EOR 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 R223 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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R223 EOR is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 22 May 1998.

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