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R537 ORC

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

73,952 mi
Last recorded73,952 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR537 ORC
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 73,952 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 72,665 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 72,665 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box holed (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 69,873 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 65,628 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 64,362 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 62,988 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 60,992 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 60,992 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 59,811 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 57,086 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 53,211 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 52,543 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 51,792 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 50,662 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 48,887 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres cracking no cords showing

Pass 10 May 2011 46,012 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 45,356 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 45,356 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 13 May 2009 44,163 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 41,405 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 41,293 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 39,417 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 39,270 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 39,221 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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R537 ORC is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 R537 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R537 ORC?

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What year was R537 ORC registered?

R537 ORC is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 2 April 1998.

Is R537 ORC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R537 ORC shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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