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R486 NNN

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

63,247 mi
Last recorded63,247 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR486 NNN
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 63,247 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2026 63,238 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 62,823 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 62,083 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively ns/ofs (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 62,083 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively ns/ofs (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 61,486 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 60,448 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 60,044 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts wiring routed a cross exhaust (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2020 57,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint nicked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint nicked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 57,514 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint nicked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint nicked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 56,801 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 56,801 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 56,177 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 56,177 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 55,524 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Mar 2016 52,181 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 52,180 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 49,127 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 47,972 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 4,488 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 42,790 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 41,160 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 39,080 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 36,924 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 34,220 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 30,128 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 26,234 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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R486 NNN is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 R486 NNN, 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 R486 NNN registered?

R486 NNN is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 3 April 1998.

Is R486 NNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R486 NNN shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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