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R36 FJV

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

130,701 mi
Last recorded130,701 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR36 FJV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 130,701 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front subframe and most of underbody has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 129,583 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 129,583 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 129,242 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 128,985 miles

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

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

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear body mounts corroding

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 128,438 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 128,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 127,972 miles

n/s & o/s front drop sills corroding

Pass 4 Apr 2019 125,001 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 12,499 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 12,499 miles

Nearside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 May 2017 124,315 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 124,315 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 123,551 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 120,669 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 120,669 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 114,298 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 114,298 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 107,115 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 101,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 101,036 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 93,452 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 31 Mar 2010 85,207 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 80,462 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 78,215 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2007 78,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 77,064 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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R36 FJV is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 R36 FJV, 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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R36 FJV is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 12 March 1998.

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