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R580 BBP

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

59,435 mi
Last recorded59,435 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR580 BBP
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 59,435 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 59,395 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

radiator support bracket heavily corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2024 58,767 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 58,747 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Front brake discs rusty due to standing/lack of use

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing No cords shown - I believe this to be DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 58,739 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box inadequate repair (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator mount cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

underseal front to rear

Fail 10 May 2024 58,700 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

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))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 55,691 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 55,689 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassi leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassi leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 55,425 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2022 55,423 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting ARCH (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting JACKING POINT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting ARCH (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting JACKING POINT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 55,354 miles

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

underside coated in underseal

Fail 12 Mar 2021 55,269 miles

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 54,180 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 51,045 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 51,041 miles

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Door step corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 44,907 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 May 2016 43,719 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 43,055 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 43,055 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 41,144 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 May 2013 39,253 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 38,305 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 37,215 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 35,394 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2010 35,394 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 30,694 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 30,694 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 27,361 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 23,540 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 19,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

both front hubs have an ammount of free-play---- †not to excess at this time

Pass 22 Jun 2006 19,185 miles

both front hubs have an ammount of free-play---- †not to excess at this time

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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R580 BBP is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 R580 BBP, 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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R580 BBP is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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