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R388 FLG

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,116 mi
Last recorded53,116 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR388 FLG
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 53,116 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 52,040 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 52,007 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 51,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 49,046 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 49,046 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 46,964 miles

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

both front inner wings starting to show signs of slight corrosion

Fail 13 Jan 2022 46,964 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

both front inner wings starting to show signs of slight corrosion

Pass 14 Jan 2021 45,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged SLIGHT BULGE ON INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 41,788 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 39,747 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 37,233 miles

rear service brake application is slightly uneven

Pass 8 Mar 2016 35,986 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 33,870 miles

Front cross member is holed but not within any prescribed areas

Pass 1 Apr 2014 31,877 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 30,668 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 29,525 miles

advise o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r tyres cracks-side walls

front crossmember bent

Fail 20 Mar 2012 29,525 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Towbar locking device missing (6.6.3b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

advise o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r tyres cracks-side walls

front crossmember bent

Pass 30 Jun 2011 29,218 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 28,468 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 27,128 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 27,113 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 24,535 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 24,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 24,304 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 24,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 22,316 miles

nearside front tyre wall cracking †nearside rear tyre wall crackung †offside rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 16 Feb 2006 20,800 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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R388 FLG is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R388 FLG, 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 R388 FLG registered?

R388 FLG is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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