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R4 ABH

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

111,919 mi
Last recorded111,919 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 ABH
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 111,919 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rubber mountings perished/missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/r inner sill corroded

o/s/ central inner sill corroded

o/s/r outer sill corroded

rear suspension bump stops perished

surface corrosion front chassis legs

Fail 3 Mar 2025 111,870 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective rubber mountings perished/missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/r inner sill corroded

o/s/ central inner sill corroded

o/s/r outer sill corroded

rear suspension bump stops perished

surface corrosion front chassis legs

Pass 28 Feb 2024 106,598 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

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

Multiple rubber exhaust mounts missing system still secure

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

o/s and n/s sills corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2024 106,597 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

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

Multiple rubber exhaust mounts missing system still secure

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

o/s and n/s sills corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2023 100,799 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

exhaust rubber mounts perishing

o/s/f outer c.v gaiter seeping small amount of grease

rear suspension bump stops perished

Pass 17 Feb 2022 93,501 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Fail 3 Feb 2022 93,447 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill - forward leaf spring mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill - forward leaf spring mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill - forward leaf spring mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Pass 12 Feb 2021 87,034 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s/f and n/s/f - inner wheel arches surface corrosion

o/s/r - outer sill corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2020 82,307 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Kink inner chassis leg (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 82,307 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Kink inner chassis leg (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 74,427 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear - several places (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 74,362 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear - several places (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 67,247 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

washers auto-wipe when operated doesn't work

Fail 9 Feb 2018 67,231 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill, 2 areas either side of chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/75/16 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

washers auto-wipe when operated doesn't work

Pass 27 Feb 2017 61,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine cover hiding some components

Fail 27 Feb 2017 61,724 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour pale (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour pale (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine cover hiding some components

Pass 1 Mar 2016 53,708 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 53,708 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering front cross member (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 45,909 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 45,624 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 30 Aug 2013 45,622 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 4 Jun 2010 45,153 miles

offside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 12 Jun 2009 44,223 miles

offside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 11 Jun 2008 43,599 miles

offside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 15 Jun 2007 41,194 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 41,192 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 24 May 2006 40,969 miles

nsf chassis has evidence of accident damage

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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R4 ABH is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 R4 ABH, 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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R4 ABH is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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