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R398 ARP

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

65,410 mi
Last recorded65,410 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR398 ARP
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 65,410 miles

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

front indicators slightly discoloured

nsf brake slightly binding

nsf inner arch rusty but not considered as structural

Fail 5 Sep 2025 65,410 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

front indicators slightly discoloured

nsf brake slightly binding

nsf inner arch rusty but not considered as structural

Pass 11 Sep 2024 64,566 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 61,978 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 61,978 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 61,047 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 59,986 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 59,986 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury inner step. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury jacking point. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury jacking point. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 58,408 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 58,374 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 58,374 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 58,359 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 58,358 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 58,088 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 58,080 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 57,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

oil leak

under vehicle corrison

Pass 23 Jun 2015 57,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2015 57,090 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 54,982 miles

All exhaust rubbers deteriorated

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

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

NSF chassis leg corroded

NSR and OSR along axle brake pipes greased

NSR and OSR tyres worn on inner and outer edges

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

welding covered with under seal limiting checks

Fail 5 Apr 2014 54,982 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All exhaust rubbers deteriorated

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

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

NSF chassis leg corroded

NSR and OSR along axle brake pipes greased

NSR and OSR tyres worn on inner and outer edges

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 50,598 miles

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

Exhaust rubbers deteriorating

Front cross member corroded

Nearside & Offside rear tyres worn on inner & Outer edges

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear brake pipes greased

Pass 20 Apr 2012 48,749 miles

Nearside & Offside rear brake pipes greased

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2012 48,749 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside & Offside rear brake pipes greased

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2011 39,553 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 34,888 miles

surface corrosion to all brake pipes

Pass 23 Apr 2009 31,572 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

wheel trims fitted,unable to check wheel nuts

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2008 26,861 miles

Oil leak

nearside/rear air suspension threads too long

offside/rear air suspension threars too long

Fail 11 Apr 2008 26,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

nearside/rear air suspension threads too long

offside/rear air suspension threars too long

Pass 27 Apr 2007 22,159 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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R398 ARP is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 67,346 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 R398 ARP, 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 29 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R398 ARP is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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