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R561 YRB

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

74,223 mi
Last recorded74,223 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR561 YRB
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 74,223 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 74,124 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 74,101 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 74,087 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 73,735 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 72,903 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 72,883 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 71,985 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 69,621 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 67,181 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 64,953 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 61,659 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 58,098 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 55,088 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 55,088 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 52,219 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 49,860 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 47,804 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 44,950 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 42,807 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 39,870 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 36,551 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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R561 YRB is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R561 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R561 YRB?

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What year was R561 YRB registered?

R561 YRB is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is R561 YRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R561 YRB shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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