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R505 CET

1998 Fiat Ducato Motorhome

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,104 mi
Last recorded132,104 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato Motorhome69,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR505 CET
MakeFiat
ModelDucato Motorhome
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 132,104 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 129,574 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 128,627 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 125,640 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 125,639 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system offside front brake pipe burst (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2021 122,215 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 122,210 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 120,503 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 118,262 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 113,670 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 110,284 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 105,668 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 98,524 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

corrosion front o/s/f wing (under bonnet)

o/s/r tyre has splits in sidewall

Fail 29 Apr 2015 98,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

corrosion front o/s/f wing (under bonnet)

o/s/r tyre has splits in sidewall

Pass 12 May 2014 97,191 miles

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

N/S/R lamp lense broken and previously repaired

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Sump corroded

Fail 12 May 2014 97,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

N/S/R lamp lense broken and previously repaired

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Sump corroded

Pass 17 May 2013 96,553 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

n/s/f brake warning light wire poor

o/s/f brake warning light wire poor

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Fail 15 May 2013 96,549 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

n/s/f brake warning light wire poor

o/s/f brake warning light wire poor

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 14 May 2012 95,602 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 94,728 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 89,903 miles

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

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

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

front lower valance corroded

Fail 11 May 2010 89,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

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

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

front lower valance corroded

Pass 14 May 2009 84,943 miles

lower front panel corroded that holds radiator (not structural)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 77,874 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

advance corrosion on radiator cross member

Pass 17 Apr 2007 75,242 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 74,313 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

exhaust corroded not blowing

rear axle brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 8 Nov 2005 62,084 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato Motorhome?

Based on 11,545 MOT tests across 598 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
1,936
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 159
brake binding 138
Brake pipe excessively corroded 117
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 101
position lamp(s) not working 96
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R505 CET is a 1998 Fiat Ducato Motorhome in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Ducato Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 69,152 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Ducato Motorhome fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 159 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R505 CET, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Ducato Motorhome typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Ducato Motorhome is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R505 CET registered?

R505 CET is a 1998 Fiat Ducato Motorhome, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R505 CET shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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