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R556 YDC

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,694 mi
Last recorded64,694 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 64,694 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 62,587 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both. they also feel weak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both starting to split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2024 61,666 miles

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded before splitter at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 58,647 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe mostly covered in grease, but show a slightly corroded area to centre of run. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2023 58,647 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe mostly covered in grease, but show a slightly corroded area to centre of run. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 May 2022 57,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2021 55,869 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2020 54,842 miles

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

corrosion at both front steps but not excessive

Fail 27 May 2020 54,842 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

corrosion at both front steps but not excessive

Pass 28 May 2019 54,456 miles

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

Cab steps corroded

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 52,385 miles

Corrosion to cab steps.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 May 2018 52,385 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion to cab steps.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 May 2017 49,934 miles

Nearside Front Upper marker light is inop

Pass 6 Jun 2016 47,265 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 46,492 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f tyre perishing

radiator support panel corroded

Pass 29 May 2014 45,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust heavily corroded in areas

o/s/f jacking point corroding

o/s/f tyre inner wall perishing

radiator cradle heavily corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2013 44,215 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 44,199 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 May 2012 42,754 miles

exhaust mountings are becoming quite rusty

rear tyres are starting to crack and split on outer walls

Pass 7 May 2011 40,756 miles

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

washers weak

Pass 26 May 2010 39,119 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 38,711 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 37,817 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 35,498 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 35,497 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 YDC is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YDC, 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 YDC registered?

R556 YDC is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 13 July 1998.

Is R556 YDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R556 YDC shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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