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R248 XTP

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,654 mi
Last recorded68,654 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR248 XTP
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 68,654 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 67,655 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge - also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

porous sump pan

Pass 13 Mar 2024 66,951 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 64,608 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2023 64,602 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 61,318 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 57,220 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 56,928 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 55,950 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 55,111 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 55,108 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 54,253 miles

corrosion n/s/front

Pass 23 Oct 2015 52,647 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel brake pipes corroded/greased (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper cab light not working

Offside drivers door step corroded outside of seat belt perscribed area

horn poor performance

Pass 23 Oct 2014 51,287 miles

all steel brake piping heavily corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2013 49,647 miles

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

exhaust corroded and mounting bracket broken but still secure

Fail 23 Oct 2013 49,629 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

exhaust corroded and mounting bracket broken but still secure

Pass 24 Oct 2012 48,839 miles

steel brake piping corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2012 48,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

steel brake piping corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2011 47,710 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 47,659 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 47,220 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Aug 2010 47,220 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 45,244 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 43,343 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 43,335 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 42,332 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 42,332 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 37,934 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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R248 XTP is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R248 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 R248 XTP registered?

R248 XTP is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 17 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R248 XTP shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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