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R570 DWS

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

60,619 mi
Last recorded60,619 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR570 DWS
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 60,619 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 60,615 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 60,396 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 59,211 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2023 59,210 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 58,804 miles

Exhaust manifold rusty / flaking

Headlight Levelling control poor effectiveness but works

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 57,757 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear indicator not as bright as the other side but still works as should

Fail 17 Nov 2021 57,756 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear indicator not as bright as the other side but still works as should

Pass 4 Nov 2020 56,257 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner wheel arch has slight corrosion

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

exhaust tailpipe corroded

Pass 2 May 2019 54,237 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 53,318 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 53,318 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported 2x rubbers (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front sill

Offside Front sill

Pass 4 Aug 2017 52,961 miles

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

Nearside INNER STEP AREA CORRODED

Nearside INNER STEP AREA CORRODED

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BRAKE HOSE MOUNT AREA (3.1.9)

Offside INNER STEP AREA CORRODED

Pass 4 Aug 2016 50,622 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 50,622 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 48,361 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 48,361 miles

Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion crossmember (6.1.C.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 45,683 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 45,683 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 43,788 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 41,212 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 41,212 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 39,542 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 37,040 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 37,040 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 35,014 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 33,273 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2008 33,273 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 31,091 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 31,091 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Aug 2006 27,379 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 27,379 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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R570 DWS is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R570 DWS, 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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R570 DWS is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 26 February 1998.

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