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R401 SYC

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,012 mi
Last recorded68,012 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR401 SYC
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 68,012 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 7 Mar 2025 66,462 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 64,816 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 61,629 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2023 61,629 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 21 May 2022 58,656 miles

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (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))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 54,542 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 54,538 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 53,230 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (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))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 51,294 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 49,001 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 31 Jan 2017 46,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Marker light not working.

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

Offside Front Upper Marker light not working.

Rear Exhaust box slightly corroded.

Pass 18 Mar 2016 46,289 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front hub corroded

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

oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2016 46,289 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front hub corroded

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2015 43,728 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 43,728 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 40,703 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2013 37,273 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 35,344 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 33,045 miles

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

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

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

front crossmember slightly corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2011 33,045 miles

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

front crossmember slightly corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2010 32,004 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 29,591 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 29,591 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 26,198 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 25,628 miles

slight cracking in side walls of rear tyres.

Pass 14 Mar 2007 23,515 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 22,085 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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R401 SYC is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R401 SYC, 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 R401 SYC registered?

R401 SYC is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 25 February 1998.

Is R401 SYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R401 SYC shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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