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R230 HDL

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

69,890 mi
Last recorded69,890 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR230 HDL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 69,890 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed contacting hub (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 May 2026 69,889 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed contacting hub (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower flexible brake hose contacting tire on full lock

Nearside Front Upper flexible brake hose contacting tire on full lock

Offside Front Lower flexible brake hose contacting tire on full lock

Offside Front Upper flexible brake hose contacting tire on full lock

Fail 13 Apr 2026 69,888 miles

Exhaust system insecure middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 67,567 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 67,567 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2024 67,355 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

wheel trims

Pass 15 May 2023 66,591 miles

wheel trims

Fail 12 May 2023 66,591 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sdill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

wheel trims

Pass 13 Jun 2022 66,209 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

wheel trims

Fail 9 Jun 2022 66,207 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

wheel trims

Pass 23 Jun 2021 65,452 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

wheel trims

Pass 7 Jul 2020 64,246 miles

wheel trims

Pass 20 May 2019 64,185 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front inner wings rusty

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2019 64,185 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front inner wings rusty

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 62,827 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 62,827 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2017 62,082 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre side wall perished

Pass 3 Jun 2016 61,468 miles

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 60,119 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 60,098 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting missing (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 59,276 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2014 59,268 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 56,474 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 56,474 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Upper engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

o/s/f excess chassis corrosion at cross member

o/s/f step under side corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2012 52,397 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 49,791 miles

all exhaust bracketts seriously deteriated

n/s/rear tyre getting close to legal limit

Pass 28 Jul 2010 45,450 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 45,450 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 40,163 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2009 40,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 37,189 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 34,941 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 33,780 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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R230 HDL is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R230 HDL, 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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R230 HDL is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 26 May 1998.

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