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R562 GDX

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

143,262 mi
Last recorded143,262 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR562 GDX
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 143,262 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2025 143,228 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 143,024 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 142,855 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 142,499 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 142,068 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 142,068 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 138,491 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 138,491 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective all hangers (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 135,012 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front engine oil sump corroded.

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 135,012 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front engine oil sump corroded.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 128,693 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 125,206 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 121,396 miles

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

slightly oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2015 116,117 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2014 111,012 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 110,648 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 105,871 miles

all power steering pipes have slight corrosion

heavy surface corrosion offside front chassis leg/engine mounting area

nearside front brake pad warning wire incorrecly fitted

front lower supporting cross member for radiators and towing eye is exceesively corroded and weakened

Fail 27 Jul 2012 105,845 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

all power steering pipes have slight corrosion

heavy surface corrosion offside front chassis leg/engine mounting area

nearside front brake pad warning wire incorrecly fitted

front lower supporting cross member for radiators and towing eye is exceesively corroded and weakened

Pass 25 Feb 2011 99,308 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

Fail 23 Feb 2011 99,308 miles

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

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 17 Jul 2007 95,491 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 91,477 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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R562 GDX is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R562 GDX, 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 R562 GDX registered?

R562 GDX is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R562 GDX shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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