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R553 WTP

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

134,175 mi
Last recorded134,175 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR553 WTP
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2025 134,175 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting behind front wheel ( marked ) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering chassis leg (6.1.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2024 133,967 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2023 132,010 miles

Welding repairs to underside

Pass 14 Oct 2021 129,996 miles

welding repairs to underside

Fail 14 Jul 2021 129,979 miles

Brake performance not tested lack of brake fluid (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front strut mounts excess corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Seat belt buckle missing x2 (7.1.2 (d))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail x2 (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail x2 (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 128,692 miles

Offside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 128,692 miles

Offside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 128,605 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Oct 2017 128,420 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 128,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Spare tyre defective ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 126,769 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases deteriorating and all exhaust rubber deteriorating (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside lower (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

all 4 wheel bearings slight play

Fail 24 Oct 2016 126,769 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases deteriorating and all exhaust rubber deteriorating (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside lower (3.6.B.2c)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside outer sill (5.2.6)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

all 4 wheel bearings slight play

Pass 21 Oct 2015 126,013 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 119,951 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 119,420 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 115,696 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

steering rack noisey in operation

Pass 1 Oct 2012 110,338 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 104,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

fuel tank corroded along seams

Fail 12 Oct 2011 104,658 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel tank corroded around seams

Pass 23 Sep 2010 100,715 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front crossmember holed and corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2009 90,592 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel tank slightly corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2008 85,344 miles

all underbody components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2007 75,540 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 67,247 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 67,247 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 60,091 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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R553 WTP is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R553 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.

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R553 WTP is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 14 February 1998.

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