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R551 YRB

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

54,665 mi
Last recorded54,665 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR551 YRB
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 54,665 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 54,665 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 54,065 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 54,065 miles

Nearside Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 53,433 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system very corroded and deteriorated

Fail 4 Aug 2023 53,419 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake hose (1.2.1 (g))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system very corroded and deteriorated

Pass 2 Aug 2022 51,771 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 30 Jul 2021 49,244 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REARS ACROSS AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 47,130 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear across axle and fronts to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all exhaust rubbers heavily perished [advise changing]

corrosion to sump

exhaust corroded

n/s front upper cab marker light not working

o/s front chassis been repaired by welding

Pass 7 Aug 2019 45,784 miles

Nearside front upper side marker light not working

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump area and sump pan very corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 45,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working upper side/rear marker lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump area and sump pan very corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2016 44,081 miles

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

General surface corrosion under vehicle

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 43,602 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Front brake discs slightly corroded.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Surface corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 7 Oct 2013 41,812 miles

N/s/f tyre slightly age cracked.

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

O/s/f tyre slightly age cracked.

O/s/r tyre slightly age cracked.

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Surface corrosion under vehicle.

Fail 16 Oct 2012 41,522 miles

N/s/f tyre age cracked.

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

O/s/f tyre age cracked.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 41,522 miles

N/s/f tyre age cracked.

O/s/f tyre age cracked.

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)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 39,228 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 39,228 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 3,801 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 37,879 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 37,874 miles

Centre Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 3,720 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 36,225 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 34,925 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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R551 YRB is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 R551 YRB, 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 R551 YRB registered?

R551 YRB is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R551 YRB shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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