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R479 NTV

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

48,492 mi
Last recorded48,492 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR479 NTV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 48,492 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes front and rear corroded and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated front hoses on both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel-arch area on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front sub-frame corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively on both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear both rear hubs corroded

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion on all components front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 48,491 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes front and rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel-arch area on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 48,356 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 48,126 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded outside area

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded outside area

hub caps fitted wheel bolts not checked

Pass 17 Sep 2021 47,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

exhaust outer skins corroded

general underside surface corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2020 47,752 miles

Exhaust system corroded and skins starting to come off the boxes

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

Fail 4 Sep 2020 47,746 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust system corroded and skins starting to come off the boxes

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 46,384 miles

Front metal pipes on steering rack corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front corrosion to chassis rail close to subframe mounting

Rear rear air suspension support components inoperative

exhaust support rubbers in poor condition

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 26 Jun 2018 44,315 miles

Front both front tyres perished and cracked on outer sidewalls

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

Offside Front corrosion around rear subframe mounting area

Offside Front corrosion to inner wing

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

exhaust system in poor condition and supported with cable ties

Front Lower radiator support member heavily corroded and holed

Pass 1 Jun 2017 42,087 miles

Front radiator crossmember corroded

Nearside Front tyre perished on outer wall

Nearside Rear lamp unit damaged

Offside Front tyre perished on outer wall

Oil leak ()

exhaust mounting rubbers in poor condition

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 10 Jun 2016 39,428 miles

all rubber exhaust hangers are perished

both front tyres are cracking and perished

Fail 5 Jun 2015 36,953 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 36,953 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 35,460 miles

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

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

both front tyres are showing signs of age

Fail 3 Jun 2014 35,454 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

both front tyres are showing signs of age

Pass 22 May 2013 32,270 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

advisory o/s and n/s front tyres perishing

Pass 30 May 2012 28,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all tyres deteriorated

exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 May 2011 26,294 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 May 2010 24,474 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 22,381 miles

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

exhaust rubber mountings perished

exhaust system corroded

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 14 May 2008 20,504 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2007 18,043 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 18,043 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 17,524 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2005 16,404 miles

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

o/s/f top marker light not working

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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R479 NTV is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 R479 NTV, 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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R479 NTV is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 23 June 1998.

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