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R227 LHO

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,295 mi
Last recorded133,295 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR227 LHO
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 133,295 miles

Battery tray deteriorating.

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

Fuel filler neck pipe deteriorating.

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Various chassis and structural areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2022 132,841 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 132,551 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

All tyres perishing.

Battery tray corroding.

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 131,642 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis close to crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Radiator support crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 131,642 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier Battery tray excessively corroded (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

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

Rear Axle corroding

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Various front suspension components corroding.

Pass 29 May 2019 128,239 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 24 May 2019 128,214 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.61 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 126,949 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 May 2018 126,949 miles

Offside Inner 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 Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 124,966 miles

Both front tyres worn to 4 mm (2007) Rear tyres 8 mm (2008) Spare unused (2015)

Both headlamps have the "kick up" area of the image masked out

One of two o/s/r side light bulbs not working

Slight play in the front wheel bearings

Various light body damage and corrosion

Various light under body and suspension component corrosion

Fail 2 Jun 2017 124,966 miles

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

Both front tyres worn to 4 mm (2007) Rear tyres 8 mm (2008) Spare unused (2015)

Both headlamps have the "kick up" area of the image masked out

Slight play in the front wheel bearings

Various light body damage and corrosion

Various light under body and suspension component corrosion

Fail 15 Mar 2017 124,995 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded All steering rack (2.3.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Front cross member (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Motor not working (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on Linkage/motor siezed (8.2.1b)

front brake excessively fluctuating N/s/f brake disc (3.7.B.3)

Both front (2007) and rear (2008) tyre tread depths are 4mm (min limit is 1.6mm) and the spare (2015) is unused

Both headlamps have the "kick up" area of the images masked

There is slight play in the n/s/f wheel bearing

There is various slight bodywork damge and corrosion

There is various slight underbody and component corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2016 123,150 miles

Front Cross member corroded

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

Power steering pipes corroded

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 123,150 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Cross member corroded

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

Power steering pipes corroded

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 120,966 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 120,966 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 120,145 miles

ALL EXHAUST SYSTEM HANGERS PERISHED

BOTH FRONT INDICATOR LAMPS STARTING TO SHOW WHITE

HEADLAMP BEAM MASKS FITTED

O/S INNER CV GAITER PERISHED

SLIGHT PLAY IN ALL WHEEL BEARING END FLOAT

WASHER JETS REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT

Fail 28 Feb 2014 120,145 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

ALL EXHAUST SYSTEM HANGERS PERISHED

BOTH FRONT INDICATOR LAMPS STARTING TO SHOW WHITE

BRAKE FLUID DIRTY

HEADLAMP BEAM MASKS FITTED

O/S INNER CV GAITER PERISHED

SLIGHT PLAY IN ALL WHEEL BEARING END FLOAT

WASHER JETS REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT

Pass 2 Mar 2013 115,301 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 115,301 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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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R227 LHO is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R227 LHO, 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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R227 LHO is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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