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R228 FHW

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

54,635 mi
Last recorded54,635 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR228 FHW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 54,635 miles

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

Offside Rear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 54,631 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 54,575 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 54,575 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 54,532 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2021 54,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 54,210 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 5,374 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 5,300 miles
Fail 16 May 2017

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 53,345 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 53,127 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 52,225 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 51,775 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 51,848 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 162,646 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

near side body sill corroded away

Fail 22 Jan 2008 162,646 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

near side body sill corroded away

Pass 9 Jan 2007 158,308 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 158,308 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

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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R228 FHW is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R228 FHW, 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 R228 FHW registered?

R228 FHW is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 16 March 1998.

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