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R235 XTP

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

42,467 mi
Last recorded42,467 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR235 XTP
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 42,467 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 42,410 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 41,888 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 41,870 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 41,075 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 40,701 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 39,452 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 39,450 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2013 39,165 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 39,162 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 39,013 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 9 May 2012 39,006 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

nearside door mirror casing damaged (taped up)

Pass 3 May 2011 37,725 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside number plate light broken but still working

offside rear lamp unit insecure

Pass 10 May 2010 36,888 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brakes slightly out of balance

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 26 May 2009 35,834 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

horn sounds weak.

suspect front brake pads wearing low.

front cross member corroded.

Pass 28 Jun 2007 32,624 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 29,244 miles

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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R235 XTP is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R235 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 R235 XTP registered?

R235 XTP is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 6 April 1998.

Is R235 XTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R235 XTP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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