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R403 NTO

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,004 mi
Last recorded104,004 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR403 NTO
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 104,004 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear corner of step corroded rigidity not reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 104,004 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear corner of step corroded rigidity not reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 102,963 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 102,143 miles

o/s/f brake binding slight

Pass 17 Jan 2022 101,051 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

exhaust mounting rubbers cracking

Fail 13 Dec 2021 101,051 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

exhaust mounting rubber cracked

handbrake cables corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2020 100,692 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 99,397 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 97,397 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 96,144 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 93,994 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 89,463 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 89,463 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust rubbers worn (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working top marker (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 88,980 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 88,950 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery leads insecure

Pass 22 Jun 2012 88,299 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 87,928 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 87,034 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 87,034 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 85,676 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 84,468 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 80,477 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 76,579 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 76,579 miles

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

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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R403 NTO is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 R403 NTO, 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 R403 NTO registered?

R403 NTO is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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