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R489 VRA

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests34 (22 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

86,325 mi
Last recorded86,325 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR489 VRA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

22 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 86,325 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 87,802 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 80,873 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 80,781 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 75,697 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 75,697 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 73,527 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 73,527 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

n/s front inner doorstep corroded close to prescribed area

Pass 22 Nov 2019 72,564 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 72,564 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases split and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

o/s outer sill corroded and weak not within prescribed area

o/s rear fog light slightly obscured by rear box

Pass 17 Nov 2018 71,620 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust weak and corroded slight leakage of gases

o/s outer sill weak corrodeing

o/s rear tyre sidewall slight deterioration

Fail 6 Nov 2018 71,605 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength innerwing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust weak and corroded slight leakage of gases

o/s outer sill weak corrodeing

o/s rear tyre sidewall slight deterioration

Pass 9 Nov 2017 69,101 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 69,100 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working doubles up as registration plate lamp (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 67,265 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 67,265 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

n/s front inner doorstep corroded not within prescribed area

n/s rear tyre cut and nail in tyre STRONG ADVISE replace

Pass 21 Aug 2015 65,304 miles

n/s, rear tyre cut not down to inner cord

Fail 19 Aug 2015 65,304 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s, rear tyre cut not down to inner cord

Pass 21 Jul 2014 60,768 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 59,714 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 59,703 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 58,686 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 58,686 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 51,740 miles

all front metal brake pipes slight corrosion

offside front wheel bearing slight play

Pass 23 Jul 2011 51,290 miles

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

Wipers slightly deteriorated.

Pass 1 Jul 2010 47,892 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front cross member slightly corroded.

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wipers slightly deteriorated, recommend replacement.

Fail 24 Jul 2009 44,825 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 44,825 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 44,721 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 42,392 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 39,257 miles

n/s swept area x2 damages to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone a

Fail 22 May 2007 39,257 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f brake disc slightly out of shape

Pass 23 May 2006 35,623 miles

n/s body mounting not bolted

Pass 6 Jun 2005 31,864 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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R489 VRA is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R489 VRA, 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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R489 VRA is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 13 January 1998.

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