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R412 NTO

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,093 mi
Last recorded48,093 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR412 NTO
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 48,093 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 46,669 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 places (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Below battery section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Below drivers door section (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level stop light out (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Underside bracket (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 46,657 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 places (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Below battery section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Below drivers door section (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level stop light out (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Underside bracket (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 44,081 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective rubber hangers split (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush split (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 42,103 miles

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

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

Offside Front chassis leg corroded

all exhaust mountings perishing

Fail 20 Feb 2023 42,084 miles

Brake drum contaminated leaking brake fluid (1.1.14 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust major leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested brake fluid leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe rear both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front chassis leg corroded

all exhaust mountings perishing

coolant level low

Pass 21 Nov 2022 42,084 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier 1 X clamp missing? (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Has this vehicle had the timing belt replaced?

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill and inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Next to the front radiator cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill and inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

The coolant level is on min?

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 42,084 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier 1 X clamp missing? (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Has this vehicle had the timing belt replaced?

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill and inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Next to the front radiator cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill and inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

The coolant level is on min?

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 42,084 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 42,084 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 42,084 miles

Central none standard brake light inoperative

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 May 2018 42,084 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Central none standard brake light inoperative

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 May 2017 42,084 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 May 2017 42,084 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 May 2016 42,084 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 42,084 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 May 2015 42,084 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 41,731 miles

centre brake light not working

Fail 31 Mar 2014 41,731 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

centre brake light not working

Pass 22 Jul 2013 41,613 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 40,571 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 40,040 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 40,040 miles

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 38,375 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 37,667 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 35,160 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 32,090 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 29,646 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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R412 NTO 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 71.4%.

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 R412 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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R412 NTO is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R412 NTO shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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