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R465 MHC

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

30,517 mi
Last recorded30,517 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR465 MHC
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 30,517 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 30,517 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 28,190 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2025 28,185 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 25,963 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 25,127 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 25,113 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner And Outer Door Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear SubFrame Mounting Point And Jacking Point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner And Outer Door Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front SubFrame Mounting Point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear SubFrame Mounting Point And Jacking Point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 24,096 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 21,400 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 21,400 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 21,144 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 21,133 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s front inner w/arch rusty

Fail 10 Jun 2013 20,767 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

slight corrosion to front inner wheel arches at subframe mounting areas

Pass 10 Jun 2013 20,767 miles

slight corrosion to front inner wheel arches at subframe mounting areas

Pass 11 Jun 2012 20,386 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 19,558 miles

exhaust baffles rattle

Fail 9 Jun 2011 19,541 miles

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

exhaust baffles rattle

Pass 14 Jun 2010 18,923 miles

nearside and offside front inner wings slightly corroded within perscribed areas of subframe mountings - not considered excessive

Pass 9 Jun 2009 18,523 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 18,523 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 16,362 miles

All tyres are perishing

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

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

wipers perishing

Pass 31 Oct 2006 13,571 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 12,736 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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R465 MHC is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R465 MHC, 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 R465 MHC registered?

R465 MHC is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 21 May 1998.

Is R465 MHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R465 MHC shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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