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R556 YRB

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

72,899 mi
Last recorded72,899 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR556 YRB
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 72,899 miles

Bonnet cable and latch mechanism very stiff to operate

Front lower radiator cross member section corroded

Various steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2018 72,849 miles

Exhaust system corroded in places.

Offside and nearside front wheel bearings have play detected.

Fail 27 Jun 2018 72,849 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Intermediate exhaust rubber mounts heavily perished and adrift. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust system corroded in places.

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside and nearside front wheel bearings have play detected.

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wipers inoperative. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 72,446 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 70,493 miles

Battery terminals not correctly seated.

Bonnet release operation stiff.

Nearside front indicator discoloured.

Offside and nearside front inner chassis sections and floor sections corroded.

Offside and nearside front outrigger sections heavily corroded around jacking points.

Offside and nearside front tyres heavily cracking.

Park-brake system out of adjustment.

Play detected at both front wheel bearings.

Play detected at offside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 10 Jun 2015 69,938 miles

Front brake pad anti-rattle springs incorrectly fitted

Lower engine sump pan corroded

Slight corrosion around offside and nearside front outer chassis jacking points

Slight play and noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Slight play at offside and nearside front wheel bearings

Fail 10 Jun 2015 69,938 miles

Front brake pad anti-rattle springs incorrectly fitted

Lower engine sump pan corroded

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Slight corrosion around offside and nearside front outer chassis jacking points

Slight play and noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Slight play at offside and nearside front wheel bearings

Pass 10 Jun 2014 67,685 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 62,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 60,725 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 56,129 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 56,124 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 May 2010 49,579 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 42,573 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 42,572 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 42,560 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 42,520 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2006 38,038 miles

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

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

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 YRB is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R556 YRB, 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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R556 YRB is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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