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R26 FDX

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,555 mi
Last recorded84,555 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 FDX
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 84,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 84,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 76,999 miles

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 69,900 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 66,021 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 66,020 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 65,175 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 63,355 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 63,355 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 60,481 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 57,239 miles

Appears to be VERY slight wear and movement starting at N/S/F and both rear w/bearings

O/S heads lamp dipped adjustment U/S

O/S/F chassis area aound subframe rear mounting, getting abit corroded

O/S/F end chassis area around crossmember mount getting corroded

O/S/F end chassis top side area around battery earth cable, getting abit corroded

Rear tyres getting abit perished and cracked

Fail 8 Dec 2015 57,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Inner reflector abit loose (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Appears to be VERY slight wear and movement starting at N/S/F and both rear w/bearings

O/S heads lamp dipped adjustment U/S

O/S/F chassis area aound subframe rear mounting, getting abit corroded

O/S/F end chassis area around crossmember mount getting corroded

O/S/F end chassis top side area around battery earth cable, getting abit corroded

Rear tyres getting abit perished and cracked

Pass 5 Dec 2014 51,197 miles

Both rear tyres are perishing

Front cross member corroding

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 46,944 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

lower front pannel has corrosion

Fail 9 Dec 2013 46,944 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

lower front pannel has corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2013 46,803 miles

front bolt on cross member radiator support very rusty

Fail 25 Mar 2013 46,802 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

front bolt on cross member radiator support very rusty

Pass 5 May 2011 46,794 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front crossmember corroded

number plate lamps slightly effected by the operation of another lamp

Pass 6 Aug 2009 44,675 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 44,667 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2008 38,082 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 May 2008 38,082 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2007 36,322 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2005 30,809 miles

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

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

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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R26 FDX is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,900cc 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 R26 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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What year was R26 FDX registered?

R26 FDX is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 8 June 1998.

Is R26 FDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R26 FDX shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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