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R552 WTP

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

50,942 mi
Last recorded50,942 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR552 WTP
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 50,942 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 47,892 miles

Offside Exhaust mounting defective rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front hole in sill

Pass 12 Jan 2024 45,851 miles

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2023 43,716 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 42,732 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 41,808 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 41,801 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch next to subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 41,782 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 40,770 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SUBFRAME MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER STEP AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 39,849 miles

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

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

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

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 39,157 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

exhaust rubber mounts cracking

Pass 27 May 2016 37,692 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill/step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill/step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 May 2016 37,692 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill/step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill/step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 May 2015 36,891 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 35,722 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 May 2013 34,223 miles

Rear exhust box outer shell corroded

Pass 26 May 2012 32,511 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 30,645 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 28,886 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 27,123 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 25,754 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 25,754 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 May 2007 25,533 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear upper marker lamp inoperative

Pass 22 May 2007 25,533 miles

Offside rear upper marker lamp inoperative

Fail 19 May 2006 24,576 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 May 2006 24,576 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R552 WTP is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R552 WTP, 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 R552 WTP?

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What year was R552 WTP registered?

R552 WTP is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 7 April 1998.

Is R552 WTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R552 WTP shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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