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R344 BCL

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

60,835 mi
Last recorded60,835 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR344 BCL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 60,835 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 60,504 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 May 2025 60,487 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 59,087 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 58,250 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute Rear LED lenses fitted affected rest of system (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill corroded but not within 30 cm of structual components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill corroded but not within 30cm of structural component (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 58,250 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute Rear LED lenses fitted affected rest of system (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill corroded but not within 30 cm of structual components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill corroded but not within 30cm of structural component (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 57,122 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 54,294 miles

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both o/s/r & n/s/r (5.1.3 (a) (i))

note- n/s/f passenger seat not fitted at time of test

tyres slightly perished

Pass 23 May 2019 52,572 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 52,572 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 52,493 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 51,273 miles

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

exhaust system rusty

Pass 21 Mar 2012 49,781 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 48,687 miles

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

slight play in all 4 hubs

stone cuts in near side front tyre

Fail 24 Mar 2011 48,687 miles

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

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

slight play in all 4 hubs

stone cuts in near side front tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2010 46,401 miles

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

slight play in all four hubs

Fail 5 Mar 2010 46,401 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

slight play in all four hubs

Fail 5 Mar 2009 43,199 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

slight play in front and rear hubs

Pass 5 Mar 2009 43,199 miles

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

slight play in front and rear hubs

Pass 10 Mar 2008 40,400 miles

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

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

both rear tyres outer side walls starting to perish

near side rear tyre starting to misshape

Pass 13 Mar 2007 38,241 miles

slight play in front hubs

slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Apr 2006 36,914 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 36,914 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in front and rear hubs

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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R344 BCL is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 R344 BCL, 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

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What year was R344 BCL registered?

R344 BCL is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is R344 BCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R344 BCL shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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