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R311 NTV

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,993 mi
Last recorded92,993 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR311 NTV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 92,993 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2025 92,989 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (Wheel arch area x2) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 91,545 miles

Offside Front sub frame mounting corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2024 90,447 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2023 88,990 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 88,990 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 87,655 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 86,165 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 86,165 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 84,241 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 83,238 miles

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play and offside front (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Exhaust support rubber broken

Offside Front Slight brake bind

Fail 3 May 2018 83,237 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch / chassis area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play and offside front (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Exhaust support rubber broken

Offside Front Slight brake bind

Pass 30 Mar 2017 81,838 miles

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

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

rear engine mount slight movmont

Pass 20 Apr 2016 80,353 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 7,907 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 77,982 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 76,441 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 76,441 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s marker lights inop

Pass 16 Apr 2012 76,271 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 75,267 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 May 2011 73,312 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 71,814 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 May 2010 71,814 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 70,552 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 69,254 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 62,058 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 58,056 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 57,817 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

oil leak

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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R311 NTV is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R311 NTV, 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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R311 NTV is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 4 June 1998.

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