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R491 NTV

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

74,394 mi
Last recorded74,394 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR491 NTV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 74,394 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 73,187 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 72,154 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 69,454 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 65,930 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 65,927 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 55,739 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 48,743 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 48,737 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 May 2018 46,810 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2017 46,084 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 46,084 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 45,183 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 45,175 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 44,511 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 43,818 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 39,956 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 39,956 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 22 May 2012 36,059 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 May 2011 32,824 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 32,824 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 30,840 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 30,346 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 29,724 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 2,950 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 28,069 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 26,989 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 26,989 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 25,105 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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R491 NTV is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 R491 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R491 NTV?

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What year was R491 NTV registered?

R491 NTV is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 5 June 1998.

Is R491 NTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R491 NTV shows 29 tests with a 75.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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