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R408 EOW

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,671 mi
Last recorded51,671 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR408 EOW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 51,671 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 51,671 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2025 50,947 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 49,365 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 46,608 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 45,346 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 42,538 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 42,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 42,161 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Rear Rear shock absorber bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2019 41,894 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 41,003 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 41,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/R UPPER MARKER LAMP INOPERATIVE

Pass 2 Mar 2017 39,768 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 37,954 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 36,528 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 21 Feb 2014 34,862 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 33,560 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 32,776 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 31,365 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 31,362 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 29,490 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 27,409 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 23,147 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 21,151 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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R408 EOW is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R408 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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What year was R408 EOW registered?

R408 EOW is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 21 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R408 EOW shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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