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R295 AKR

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

158,059 mi
Last recorded158,059 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR295 AKR
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 158,059 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 156,777 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2024 154,093 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2023 147,456 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 May 2023 147,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ON AXLE X 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 142,127 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 24 Jun 2019 136,911 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes front to rear corroded at bends in break pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 132,623 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system deteriorated

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2018 132,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively All 3 front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system deteriorated

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 127,277 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 127,173 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 122,218 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 122,217 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 115,716 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 110,316 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 105,394 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 100,589 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 100,589 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 95,343 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 545,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 91,071 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 71,288 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2008 71,228 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 70,531 miles

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

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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R295 AKR is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 R295 AKR, 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 R295 AKR registered?

R295 AKR is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 7 July 1998.

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