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R337 ORC

1998 Fiat Ducato

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

53,950 mi
Last recorded53,950 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR337 ORC
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 53,950 miles

oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2025 53,935 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust silencer insecure 3 bobbings missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine blowing under body (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

under body chassis surface rust

under wody wood floor rotten in places

waxoiled in places under body / chassis

Pass 21 Jun 2024 53,412 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 53,412 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 May 2023 52,818 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 52,818 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 52,711 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 52,690 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% both (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes & perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

all exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2019 51,341 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 50,406 miles

Offside Rear perished tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2017 48,940 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 48,093 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 46,667 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres have ages cracks but not showing cords

Pass 29 Apr 2014 46,228 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 45,899 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 2 May 2012 44,473 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 43,299 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 40,911 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 36,461 miles

rear bumper damaged to fibre glass

Pass 1 Jun 2007 34,595 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 33,952 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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R337 ORC is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R337 ORC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R337 ORC?

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What year was R337 ORC registered?

R337 ORC is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is R337 ORC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R337 ORC shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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