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R303 HUD

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

55,835 mi
Last recorded55,835 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR303 HUD
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 55,835 miles

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion central pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spring mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spring mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 55,473 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged bot front side wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2025 55,469 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear n/s/f (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 55,432 miles

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

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

Nearside Front seat unit missing at time of test

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2006 (age) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2008 (age) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2021 55,432 miles

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected inner wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front seat unit missing at time of test

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2006 (age) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2008 (age) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2021 55,432 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wheel Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 55,211 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Various mountings split and in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 55,210 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective Various mountings split and in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 54,483 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 54,169 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

underside of vehicle in general is coroded

Pass 15 Sep 2017 53,434 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (2.6.2)

general corrosion noticed and advised

Fail 15 Sep 2017 53,434 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings main chassis near engine (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (2.6.2)

general corrosion noticed and advised

Pass 14 Sep 2016 51,807 miles

Nearside Front has a cut on outer wall not reached the cords

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

cross member under radiator corroded and holed

general corrosion noticed and advised

hazard switch not in red

Pass 17 Sep 2015 50,385 miles

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

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

nsf tyre has cracks

Fail 16 Sep 2015 50,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

nsf tyre has cracks

Pass 16 Sep 2015 50,385 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 48,792 miles

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

official sticker

Fail 16 Sep 2014 48,792 miles

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

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

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

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Pass 17 Sep 2013 46,924 miles

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

slight rear brake application uneven

Fail 17 Sep 2013 46,924 miles

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

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

slight rear brake application uneven

Pass 27 Sep 2012 44,745 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nsr tyre uneven wear

Pass 1 Oct 2011 42,621 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 42,621 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 40,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 40,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 35,827 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 31,929 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 25,058 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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R303 HUD is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R303 HUD, 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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R303 HUD is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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