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R255 DGD

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,618 mi
Last recorded78,618 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR255 DGD
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 78,618 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front end of chassis member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished on walls / 12 years old. Nearside very slightly perished on walls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 78,308 miles

general surface corrosion on under side

Fail 7 Apr 2022 78,255 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 77,200 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 77,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 77,103 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near side&off side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2018 76,329 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2018 76,329 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 75,887 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

surface rust underneath vehicle, floor, front and rear suspension

Fail 29 Nov 2017 75,887 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

surface rust underneath vehicle, floor, front and rear suspension

Pass 17 Jun 2016 74,849 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 68,882 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rusty (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2012 71,316 miles

N/S/F CHASSIS LEG HAS MINOR DAMAGE

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 5 Oct 2012 71,316 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

N/S/F CHASSIS LEG HAS MINOR DAMAGE

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 68,492 miles

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

Front Brake Disc's Corroded.

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

N/S/F Upper Inner Arch Excessively Corroded And Holed, Not With In Any Prescribed Areas.

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Slight Play In All 4 Wheel Bearings, Which Is Normal For The Year/Model Of Vehicle.

Pass 4 Nov 2010 62,693 miles

Oil leak

Slight Play In All 4 Wheel Bearings.

Fail 3 Nov 2010 62,693 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Corrosion Around Sub Frame Mounting Points.

Exhaust Tail Pipe Corroded.

N/S/F Tyre Is 14 Years Old.

N/S/R Shock Absorber Dust Cover Corroded And Broken.

O/S/R Top Marker Lamp Not Working.

Oil leak

Slight Play In All 4 Wheel Bearings.

Pass 10 Nov 2009 54,972 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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)

Oil leak

n/s/r shock absorber cover broken up due to corrosion

Fail 9 Nov 2009 54,972 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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)

Oil leak

n/s/r shock absorber cover broken up due to corrosion

Pass 12 Nov 2008 52,333 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 44,059 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 36,700 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 36,699 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 27,788 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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R255 DGD is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R255 DGD, 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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R255 DGD is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 17 January 1998.

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