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R353 GDL

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

36,925 mi
Last recorded36,925 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR353 GDL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 36,925 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2025 36,913 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

ROAD WHEEL FIXINGS CONCEALED

Pass 17 Jun 2022 36,889 miles

Central Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced RADIATOR SUPPORT PANEL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Central Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

ROAD WHEEL FIXINGS CONCEALED

Fail 16 Jun 2022 36,887 miles

Central Rear Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced RADIATOR SUPPORT PANEL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Central Front PARK BRAKE RETURN SPRING CORRODED AND BROKEN

Central Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AGED TYRE 2008 DOT CODE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AGED TYRE 2007 DOT CODE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AGED TYRE 2008 DOT CODE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

ROAD WHEEL FIXINGS CONCEALED

Pass 18 Aug 2018 35,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 35,159 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 34,393 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 33,042 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 32,468 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 30,231 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 28,743 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 26,991 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 25,357 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 22,446 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 22,446 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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R353 GDL is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R353 GDL, 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 R353 GDL registered?

R353 GDL is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 13 February 1998.

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