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R56 TRA

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

61,889 mi
Last recorded61,889 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR56 TRA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 61,889 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 60,231 miles
Pass 6 May 2024 59,981 miles
Fail 6 May 2024 59,981 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 59,227 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 57,804 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front and rear suspension lower

Fail 27 Oct 2021 57,802 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Belt /step mounting holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front and rear suspension lower

Pass 28 Oct 2020 55,977 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 55,811 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill/door step holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 53,561 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 53,554 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Under door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Inner wing behind shocker (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2018 50,988 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 50,774 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded

Nearside marker lights n/w

Offside door check strap clicking

Rear tyres sidewalls perished

Fail 10 Oct 2016 50,772 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside marker lights not working

Offside check strap clicking

Rear tyres perished

exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 8 Sep 2016 50,745 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery tray corroded

both rear tyres cracked

exhaust and brakepipe and suspension and towbar areas corroded

Fail 27 May 2015 48,149 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2015 48,149 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 46,505 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 46,505 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 45,083 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 45,083 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 43,426 miles

underside rusty in places

Pass 16 Jul 2010 40,770 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 38,242 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

front brake discs rusty

underside rusty and weak

Pass 20 Apr 2007 32,247 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2007 32,175 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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R56 TRA is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R56 TRA, 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 R56 TRA registered?

R56 TRA is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 13 February 1998.

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