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R556 TEW

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,886 mi
Last recorded60,886 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR556 TEW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 60,886 miles

underside suspension components corrosion evident.

Pass 2 Jan 2025 60,880 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 60,674 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 60,058 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 59,107 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 58,615 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 49,563 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 44,930 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 44,930 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 33,956 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 33,956 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 25,170 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2014 23,163 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 21,925 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2013 21,925 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 20,045 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 30 Apr 2011 18,345 miles

Both through wing brake pipes on O/S front slightly corroded.

Brake pipe Load sensing valve to front connector slightly corroded

Front cross member corroded

N/S & O/S Rear lamps loose

Pass 30 Apr 2010 15,908 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 15,221 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2008 15,221 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 13,715 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres sidewll/tread area showing signs of cracking

offside rear tyre sidewall/tread showing signs of cracking

Fail 16 Aug 2007 13,715 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front tyres sidewll/tread area showing signs of cracking

offside rear tyre sidewall/tread showing signs of cracking

Pass 24 Aug 2006 13,057 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 13,056 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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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R556 TEW 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 75%.

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 R556 TEW, 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

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What year was R556 TEW registered?

R556 TEW is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 21 April 1998.

Is R556 TEW safe to buy?

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