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R246 FDV

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

54,065 mi
Last recorded54,065 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR246 FDV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 54,065 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 52,162 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 52,156 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength above wheel near top strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 48,855 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2023 48,854 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 48,043 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 48,042 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 47,115 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osf and rear brake pipe across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (front section) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch by sub frame mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play nsf,osr (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 46,683 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 45,687 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 44,158 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 42,519 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 42,317 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 42,317 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 41,811 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 41,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 41,488 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 41,454 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 41,431 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside and offside front out rigger has corrosion but not within prescribed area

Pass 9 May 2012 40,978 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 40,978 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 40,378 miles

n/s rear tyre some cracking in side wall

Fail 5 May 2011 40,378 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

n/s rear tyre some cracking in side wall

Pass 17 May 2010 37,827 miles

o/s & n/s front tyres cracked in side walls

Pass 10 Dec 2008 37,747 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 37,747 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

rear of front to rear steel brake some rust damage

various under areas some rust damage

o/s front cross member mount excsssive rust damage

Pass 12 Nov 2007 36,094 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 34,832 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 34,830 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

front cross member corroded

n/s/r tyre cracked

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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R246 FDV is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 R246 FDV, 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 R246 FDV registered?

R246 FDV is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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