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R24 FDX

1998 Fiat Ducato

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

111,217 mi
Last recorded111,217 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR24 FDX
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 111,217 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 111,191 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected 2nd axle (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2025 106,920 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 106,914 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested both (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp insecure both (4.1.1 (c))

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side 3rd axle (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 3 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel 3rd axle (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 98,681 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 88,984 miles

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

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

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front axle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front axle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear back plate damp

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play All 4 rear bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 88,966 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Engine mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front axle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front axle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear back plate damp

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play All 4 rear bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 88,270 miles

Marker lights not working

Nearside Front step corroded underneath

Fail 9 Sep 2021 88,270 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Marker lights not working

Nearside Front step corroded underneath

Fail 10 Aug 2021 88,241 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam axle 2 axle end bearing (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working central side marker (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam axle 2 axle end bearing (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front step corroded

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail not in prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively axle 3 (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 87,199 miles

Exhaust mounting defective All mounting rubbers perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Doorstep area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2020 87,172 miles

Central Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded both rigid pipes on rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front - rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe leading to rear (1st section) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both axle supply pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded flexible hose to rack corroded on ferrules (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2nd axle (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture corroded (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess 3rd axle handbrake (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess 2nd axle handbrake (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess 3rd axle handbrake (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 3rd axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

all exhaust system rubber mountings deteriorated

silencer corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2019 85,465 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipes corroded

Pass 1 May 2018 85,205 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 84,530 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

door steps showing signs of corrosion

exhaust in poor condition

handbrake cables have limited movment

slight play in bearings all rear

surface corrosion too underside

Fail 8 Mar 2017 84,525 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear most (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

door steps showing signs of corrosion

exhaust in poor condition

handbrake cables have limited movment

slight play in bearings all rear

surface corrosion too underside

Pass 11 Mar 2016 83,341 miles

Engine oil leak

Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

PAS pips corroded

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Very little movement in hand brake cables

all four rear hoses rubbing on chassis

exhaust mountings corroded and weak

near side beam pattern poor

surface corrosion too cab

washers poor

Fail 11 Mar 2016 83,341 miles

Engine oil leak

Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

PAS pips corroded

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Very little movement in hand brake cables

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively all three blades (8.2.2)

all four rear hoses rubbing on chassis

exhaust mountings corroded and weak

near side beam pattern poor

surface corrosion too cab

washers poor

Pass 13 Mar 2015 82,279 miles

All 6 Bearings have some play

Brake pipes have some xorrosion

Exhaust corroded

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

Very little movment on all hand brake cables

Pass 12 Mar 2014 81,765 miles

Hand brake balance poorm only just meets MOT requiments

Hand brake cables have very limited movment

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

Some rubbing on rear hoses

some surface corrosion to underside

Fail 7 Mar 2014 81,765 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Hand brake cables have very limited movment

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

Some rubbing on rear hoses

some surface corrosion to underside

Pass 20 Feb 2013 78,413 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Underside surface corrosion

exhaust box outer cover corroded

handbrake cables have very little movment

wipers poor

Fail 20 Feb 2013 78,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Underside surface corrosion

exhaust box outer cover corroded

handbrake cables have very little movment

wipers poor

Pass 29 Feb 2012 77,084 miles

genral surface corrosion to suspension

Fail 15 Feb 2012 77,065 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

genral surface corrosion to suspension

Pass 22 Feb 2011 75,059 miles

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

Hand brake cables have very little movment

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

genral surface corrosion too underside

Pass 17 Feb 2010 73,961 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2010 73,950 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 70,694 miles

Hand brake cables have restrected movement

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 7 Jan 2009 70,666 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Hand brake cables have restrected movement

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 61,374 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jan 2008 61,364 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

headlamps and n/s/r lamp come on when rear fog lamp switch is on and reverse gear applied

Pass 5 Jan 2007 48,625 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 39,503 miles

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

front brake discs worn

nearside front top marker light not working

no plate lights dim

rear axle hand brake cable rusted

slight play at all wheel bearings

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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R24 FDX is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R24 FDX, 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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R24 FDX is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 9 April 1998.

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