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R353 KDS

1998 Fiat Ducato

Multi-colour Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,865 mi
Last recorded166,865 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR353 KDS
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 166,865 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside 2nd axle wheel damaged

Nearside Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2nd axle (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Wheel bearing has slight play 2nd axle (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

bolt missing from front exhaust

Fail 7 Jul 2026 166,731 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect left hand drive headlights fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Direction indicator not working side repeater on body (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Service brake excessively binding 3rd axle (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 3 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside 2nd axle wheel damaged

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2nd axle (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Wheel bearing has slight play 2nd axle (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

bolt missing from front exhaust

Pass 28 Jul 2025 166,621 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2025 166,517 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect left hand drive headlights fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Service brake binding but not excessively 3rd axle (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Wheel bearing has slight play 2nd axle (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside mirror loose

Pass 15 Feb 2024 166,263 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 3 Feb 2023 166,163 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system corroded not weakend

Pass 15 Jun 2021 166,011 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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R353 KDS is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in Multi-colour with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KDS, 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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R353 KDS is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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