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R338 LCG

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

50,851 mi
Last recorded50,851 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR338 LCG
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 50,851 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 50,840 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 50,671 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 50,404 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 49,630 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cab 0uter sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 48,965 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 48,558 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 47,137 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 45,640 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 43,752 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 42,379 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 40,547 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 39,251 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s top marker light not working rear

Fail 16 Apr 2014 39,251 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s top marker light not working rear

Pass 23 Apr 2013 38,795 miles

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

both n/s tyres side walls splitting

Fail 23 Apr 2013 38,795 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

both n/s tyres side walls splitting

Pass 1 May 2012 37,481 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 37,464 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

front lower radiator support member badly corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2011 36,271 miles

Front cross member supporting radiator corrodded

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 36,271 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front cross member supporting radiator corrodded

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 33,821 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 31,567 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 30,826 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 30,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 27,904 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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R338 LCG is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 R338 LCG, 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 R338 LCG registered?

R338 LCG is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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