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R405 SYC

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,748 mi
Last recorded63,748 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR405 SYC
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 63,748 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2025 63,747 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 58,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 58,763 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 52,423 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 52,271 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both nearside and offside rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 52,271 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both nearside and offside rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 51,950 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded slightly

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded slightly

Fail 1 Sep 2021 51,950 miles

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

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded slightly

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded slightly

Pass 3 Sep 2020 51,653 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 51,536 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 51,252 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 51,252 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 50,707 miles

slight corrosion to offside front chassis

Pass 24 Aug 2016 50,279 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 49,785 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 49,132 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION TO OFFSIDE FRONT CHASSIS

Fail 6 Sep 2013 48,747 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 48,747 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 48,256 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 48,256 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 47,492 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 46,478 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 44,890 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 43,868 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 42,865 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 40,642 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 38,670 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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R405 SYC is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc 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 R405 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 R405 SYC registered?

R405 SYC is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R405 SYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R405 SYC shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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