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R231 XTP

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,037 mi
Last recorded65,037 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR231 XTP
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 65,037 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around tread (4mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around tread (3mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

radiator support corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2025 65,028 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around tread (4mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around tread (3mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

radiator support corroded

Pass 16 May 2024 63,747 miles

front radiator support corroding

surface corrosion underside

Pass 3 Aug 2023 61,846 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 61,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 60,208 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2022 60,195 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing over ten years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/70/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 58,397 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2021 58,397 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 57,343 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2020 57,343 miles

Nearside Front Upper All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 57,174 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 57,173 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 56,364 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Additional side light not working

Offside Front Upper Additional side light not working

Fail 10 Jul 2018 56,363 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Additional side light not working

Offside Front Upper Additional side light not working

Pass 24 Jun 2017 55,566 miles

Nearside Front Additional Side Light Not Working

Nearside Rear Additional side light not working

Pass 29 Jun 2016 52,435 miles

radiator support bracker corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2016 54,234 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

radiator support bracker corroded

Pass 14 May 2015 5,241 miles

Excessive engine oil leak.

No Rear seat belts fitted.

Fail 14 May 2015 5,241 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Excessive engine oil leak.

No Rear seat belts fitted.

Side door unable to lock with key.

Pass 4 Apr 2014 50,520 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 50,352 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2012 50,118 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 48,762 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2011 48,762 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 46,258 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 46,258 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 43,818 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 40,192 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 37,692 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 36,428 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2005 36,428 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.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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R231 XTP is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R231 XTP, 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 R231 XTP registered?

R231 XTP is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 9 April 1998.

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