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R409 EOW

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,055 mi
Last recorded73,055 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR409 EOW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 73,055 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 71,571 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 71,110 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 70,209 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 68,480 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 2 rubber o rings missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 67,252 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 67,252 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 66,819 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (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 15 Feb 2019 65,139 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

exhaust rear silencer slightly corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2018 64,751 miles

Both rear tyres have small cracks on sidewalls, but cords not visible at present.

Exhaust system deteriorating

Fail 23 Mar 2018 64,751 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Both rear tyres have small cracks on sidewalls, but cords not visible at present.

Exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 16 Mar 2017 63,678 miles

Exhaust deteriotrating

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has small cracks in side walls, but cords not visible at present

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 62,897 miles

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

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

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

Small cracks in n/s exhaust mountings

Fail 7 Mar 2016 62,897 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

Small cracks in n/s exhaust mountings

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 60,865 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 60,854 miles

Centre Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2014 57,872 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 57,350 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 57,350 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 17 Jan 2012 55,581 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 55,581 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 52,610 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 49,000 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 41,408 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 41,408 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 37,510 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 29,164 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 19,755 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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R409 EOW 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 R409 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 R409 EOW registered?

R409 EOW is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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