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R531 ORC

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

92,771 mi
Last recorded92,771 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR531 ORC
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 92,771 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear of cab corner corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2025 90,458 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2025 90,444 miles

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg by cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 87,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 84,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 84,671 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 81,821 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 78,276 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 77,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 77,071 miles

Front Lower Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 73,902 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front cab step/inner sill heavily corroded

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

offside front inner wheel arch holed and corroded - not in prescribed area

rear light lens damaged

Fail 25 Feb 2019 73,902 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front cab step/inner sill heavily corroded

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

offside front inner wheel arch holed and corroded - not in prescribed area

rear light lens damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2018 73,075 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis and inner arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 73,067 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis and inner arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 72,611 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 72,038 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 72,030 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill by jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis cross member by rear spring front mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all exhaust rubber mounts in poor condition

Pass 16 Mar 2015 71,010 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 71,010 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 69,516 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 69,516 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 66,539 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 66,539 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 63,500 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 60,606 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 57,397 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 57,397 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 53,685 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 53,685 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 49,894 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 46,204 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 41,134 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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R531 ORC is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 R531 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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R531 ORC is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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