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R387 UBV

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

42,308 mi
Last recorded42,308 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR387 UBV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 42,308 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Sep 2022 42,169 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 41,839 miles

Front cross member heavily corroded

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 41,839 miles

Front cross member heavily corroded

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 41,324 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 40,521 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 40,181 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 39,482 miles

Front radiator crossmember corroded.

Fail 18 Aug 2017 39,482 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front radiator crossmember corroded.

Pass 11 Aug 2016 39,145 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 39,117 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 39,117 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 38,897 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 38,060 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 36,269 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 34,468 miles

battery insecure

Fail 10 May 2010 34,461 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Rear Upper All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

battery insecure

Pass 8 May 2009 30,762 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 30,755 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2007 29,537 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 29,537 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 28,426 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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R387 UBV is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R387 UBV, 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 R387 UBV registered?

R387 UBV is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 8 April 1998.

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