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R30 PPY

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

88,161 mi
Last recorded88,161 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR30 PPY
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 88,161 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 88,137 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 83,941 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 80,821 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 80,800 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 75,654 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight wear inner edge

Offside Front tyre slight wear inner edge

Fail 2 Feb 2023 78,170 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre slight wear inner edge

Offside Front tyre slight wear inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2022 75,627 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 75,627 miles

Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 74,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 69,897 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 69,897 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 66,739 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 66,739 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 62,485 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 58,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight corrosion to underbody

Pass 12 Nov 2015
Pass 12 Nov 2014 47,232 miles

both front chassis slight corrosion

exhaust centre deteriated but not blowing

slight corrosion to offside inner doorstep

Pass 11 Mar 2014 45,023 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 43,456 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 42,740 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 42,740 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 40,980 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 38,054 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 33,760 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 33,758 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 33,560 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 27,776 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 22,918 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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R30 PPY is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 R30 PPY, 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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R30 PPY is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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