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R258 PHG

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests32 (17 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate53.1%

Mileage

121,126 mi
Last recorded121,126 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR258 PHG
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

17 pass 15 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 121,126 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2025 121,123 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both front inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 120,707 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front both chassis members holed /corroded not in mot test area

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery tray corroded/moving (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

underneath components surface rust

Pass 3 Jul 2024 120,429 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch hold and corroded just outside prescribed area

Offside Front Inner wheel arch hold and corroded just outside of prescribed area

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

Offside Rear Outer sill hold and corroded just outside of prescribed area

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

Fail 3 Jul 2024 120,429 miles

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch hold and corroded just outside prescribed area

Offside Front Inner wheel arch hold and corroded just outside of prescribed area

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

Offside Rear Outer sill hold and corroded just outside of prescribed area

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 119,946 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill area corroded out 30cm area

Nearside under wheel arch area corroded not in30cm

Offside Front chassis corroded

Offside Front under battery area corroded not in 30cm

Offside Front upper marker out can see rear one

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play all wheel s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

horn slight quiet

Fail 12 Jul 2023 119,946 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill area corroded out 30cm area

Nearside under wheel arch area corroded not in30cm

Offside Front chassis corroded

Offside Front under battery area corroded not in 30cm

Offside Front upper marker out can see rear one

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play all wheel s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

horn slight quiet

Pass 7 Jul 2022 118,717 miles

Offside Lower SILL HOLD

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 118,714 miles

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

Offside Lower SILL HOLD

Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 116,863 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2021 116,852 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded adove subframe by inner chass/leg (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chass/leg inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 114,309 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning OUTER (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2020 114,305 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure ALL RUBBER MOUNTING MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning OUTER (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 113,237 miles

Exhaust mounting defective ALL SPLITTING AND 2 MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

VARIOUS CORRISION AND HOLES BUT NOT WITHIN 30CM BODY MOUNTINGS

Fail 28 Feb 2019 113,235 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective ALL SPLITTING AND 2 MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

VARIOUS CORRISION AND HOLES BUT NOT WITHIN 30CM BODY MOUNTINGS

Pass 4 Apr 2018 110,676 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 110,676 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking ENGINE (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 106,329 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 106,328 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) insecure lining come away from backing (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to manifold area (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 104,398 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 102,310 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 100,551 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 100,539 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 97,673 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 97,670 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 9 Jun 2009 95,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 95,387 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 90,842 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 90,696 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 74,248 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 74,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 70,997 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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R258 PHG is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.1%.

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 R258 PHG, 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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R258 PHG is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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