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R243 XTP

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

81,244 mi
Last recorded81,244 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR243 XTP
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 81,244 miles

Both rear shock absorbers have corrosion to the casings

Front anti roll bar is corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe is corroded and will need attention soon

Pass 30 Sep 2024 74,472 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shock absorbers are corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 74,462 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shock absorbers are corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 66,104 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 65,816 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 56,901 miles

both side inner steps corroded no hole not percribed aera

exhauast rubbers weak

exhaust middle box corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2020 55,765 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 55,765 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 May 2019 53,619 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake valve slightly damaged or slight leak (1.1.7 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 51,765 miles

corrosion offside front

Fail 1 May 2018 51,764 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

corrosion offside front

Pass 27 Apr 2017 49,944 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x4 (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 49,798 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x4 (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2017 49,782 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x4 hoses (3.6.B.4e)

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

all fails marked with yellow chalk

slight play in all 4 wheel bearings

Pass 19 Apr 2016 48,015 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 48,015 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 46,337 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 45,168 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 45,168 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 44,398 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 42,427 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 41,256 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 40,107 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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)

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Oct 2008 37,383 miles

exhaust system rusty

front brake disc rusty where vehicle been sitting around

front cross member rusty

rear brake pipe starting to rust

Fail 16 Oct 2008 37,383 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

exhaust system rusty

front brake disc rusty where vehicle been sitting around

front cross member rusty

rear brake pipe starting to rust

Pass 17 May 2007 35,925 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 34,250 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 34,246 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 34,246 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2006 33,904 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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R243 XTP is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 R243 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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R243 XTP is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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