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R527 ORC

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

56,956 mi
Last recorded56,956 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR527 ORC
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 56,956 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 56,722 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 55,483 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 55,480 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 54,552 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 54,552 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 52,359 miles

Offside cover fitted over repair

Fail 7 Jun 2021 52,353 miles

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wood floor rotting next to body mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 51,416 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 51,410 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Body component insecure bonnet (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 50,277 miles

exhaust baffles loose

Pass 23 Jun 2016 50,132 miles

Centre Exhaust noisy box baffles noisy (7.1.4)

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

bad oil leak suspect rear crank and/or sump

Fail 22 Jun 2016 50,132 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords os and ns (4.1.D.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively os and ns (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust noisy box baffles noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

bad oil leak suspect rear crank and/or sump

Pass 26 Jun 2015 49,787 miles

wheel trims fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2014 48,993 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 48,993 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 May 2012 48,787 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 46,319 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 40,319 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 44,912 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 44,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 44,625 miles

n/s rear tyre side wall split

o/s rear wheel binding

Pass 17 Jul 2007 44,113 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 17 Jul 2007 44,113 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 43,368 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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R527 ORC is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 R527 ORC, 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 R527 ORC registered?

R527 ORC is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R527 ORC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R527 ORC shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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