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R556 WTP

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

49,957 mi
Last recorded49,957 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR556 WTP
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 49,957 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 49,957 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 49,924 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 49,921 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 48,030 miles

Central Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 27 Apr 2023 48,015 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 48,005 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 May 2022 46,204 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 44,810 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 44,810 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 44,050 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 44,043 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 44,043 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 44,036 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 42,769 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 42,769 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 41,306 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 39,201 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2012 34,686 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2011 32,994 miles

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

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)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2011 32,973 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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)

exhaust system corroded

front crossmember corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2010 31,304 miles

front cross member corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2009 29,083 miles

Oil leak

front cross member corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2008 26,779 miles

Both wiper blades are in poor condition

Exhaust sticking out on o/s

Pass 27 Mar 2007 24,160 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 20,898 miles

all tyres outer walls cracking

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 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 73.1%.

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 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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What year was R556 WTP registered?

R556 WTP is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R556 WTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R556 WTP shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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