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R348 RDM

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

46,784 mi
Last recorded46,784 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR348 RDM
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 46,784 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 17 Sep 2024 46,274 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 46,274 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 45,733 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 45,651 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 44,958 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 44,958 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 44,770 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 44,686 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 44,686 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 43,726 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 43,726 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 42,569 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 42,193 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 42,193 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 40,430 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 39,841 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 38,821 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 38,821 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 37,987 miles

body corroded in places

brake pipes corroded

rear tyres cracked

Pass 7 Sep 2011 36,952 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 35,132 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

advise o/s/front chassis leg corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2009 33,932 miles

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

advise o/s/f chassis corroded

advise o/s/f n/s/f brakes slight pusling

Pass 22 Aug 2008 32,320 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 30,301 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 28,227 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 28,227 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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R348 RDM is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 R348 RDM, 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 R348 RDM registered?

R348 RDM is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 18 May 1998.

Is R348 RDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R348 RDM shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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