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R396 EOW

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,571 mi
Last recorded100,571 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR396 EOW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 100,571 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 100,537 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2025 98,496 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2024 97,045 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2024 97,043 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 95,738 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 93,987 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 May 2021 90,967 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 89,754 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 69,754 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 88,985 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 88,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point X2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sub frame area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper inner arch corroded

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 pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper inner arch corroded

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

front brake discs badly corroded on discs faces

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2019 88,694 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 88,366 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 87,905 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

off side outer sill corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2017 87,904 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 87,063 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

rear brake pipe junction had temporary tie to secure

wipers are smeary

Pass 3 Aug 2015 86,143 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 86,125 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 83,740 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 80,737 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 79,884 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 79,829 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

front brake discs advance corrosion

n/s sill step advance corrosion outside prescribed areas

n/s/o/s/f innerwings corroded outside prescribed areas

n/sf inner wing repair appears correct

o/s sill step corrode outside prescribed areas

power steering pipes corroded

rear brake performance slight imbalance

Pass 7 Apr 2011 77,138 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine has oil leak.

Fail 7 Apr 2011 77,138 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine has oil leak.

Pass 22 Dec 2009 71,405 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 69,424 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 65,139 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 59,789 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front to rear,o/s/r along axle & all 4 front metal brake pipes corroding.all are border line pass.strongly recommend replacement.

Pass 21 Nov 2005 53,168 miles

advise front and rear steel brake pipes starting to corrode(check at next service) †advise nsf wheel bearing has slight play appearing(check & adjust at service )

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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R396 EOW is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R396 EOW, 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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R396 EOW is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 22 April 1998.

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