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R354 PNK

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

45,112 mi
Last recorded45,112 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR354 PNK
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2026 45,112 miles

All outline marker lamps not working BOTH SIDES (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL HOLED AND INNER ARCH NEXTT TO BRAKE PIPES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced AND OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp ALL (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 44,374 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CROSS MEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush MOUNTING BEARING ROUGH (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp ALL LIGHTS (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 44,374 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CROSS MEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush MOUNTING BEARING ROUGH (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp ALL LIGHTS (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Towbar component excessively corroded REMOVED TOW HITCH (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 43,877 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front PANEL CORRODED AND HOLED

Offside Front Upper STRUT BEARING SLIGHTLY ROUGH

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

Fail 3 Jan 2024 43,875 miles

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced NEXT TO BRAKEHOSE MOUNTING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting UNDER BONNET NEXT TO ENGINE MOUNT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front PANEL CORRODED AND HOLED

Offside Front Upper STRUT BEARING SLIGHTLY ROUGH

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 42,640 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor under step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 41,754 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 41,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside front roof marker light not working

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

nearside & offside centre side marker lights not working

Fail 3 Jun 2020 41,369 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside front roof marker light not working

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

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

exhaust system & mountings deteriorated

nearside & offside centre side marker lights not working

Pass 13 Sep 2018 40,712 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 40,712 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under battery next to earth (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 40,059 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel track bar (2.2.A.1b)

Offside marker light inop

Fail 3 Aug 2017 40,059 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel track bar (2.2.A.1b)

Offside marker light inop

Pass 4 Jul 2015 37,927 miles

exhaust system corroded / deteriorated

offside centre side marker light not working

offside front roof marker light not working

slight corrosion in offside rear wheelarch

Pass 28 Apr 2014 36,950 miles

Exhaust system corroded / deteriorated

nearside front side marker light not working

offside centre side marker light not working

Fail 28 Apr 2014 36,950 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust system corroded / deteriorated

nearside front side marker light not working

offside centre side marker light not working

Pass 6 Apr 2013 36,182 miles

Centre & Rear Exhaust silencer casings deteriorated

Centre exhaust silencer mounting bracket deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front roof marker light not working

Nearside front side marker light not working

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside centre side marker light not working

Fail 6 Apr 2013 36,182 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre & Rear Exhaust silencer casings deteriorated

Centre exhaust silencer mounting bracket deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front roof marker light not working

Nearside front side marker light not working

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside centre side marker light not working

Pass 17 Jan 2012 33,526 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside centre side marker light not working

Pass 16 Dec 2010 29,246 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 29,233 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 24,073 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 24,072 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front brake pad warning wire cut off

Pass 11 Apr 2008 18,523 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 18,507 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 15,725 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 23 Mar 2006 14,670 miles

Offside Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

Pass 23 Mar 2006 14,670 miles

Offside Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

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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R354 PNK is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R354 PNK, 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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R354 PNK is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 16 April 1998.

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