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R587 MTO

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

52,816 mi
Last recorded52,816 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR587 MTO
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2024 52,816 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Under body has signs of corrosion.

Pass 14 Aug 2023 50,085 miles

nearside front jack point corroded

offside front jack point corroded

radiator support corroding

Fail 14 Aug 2023 50,085 miles

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

nearside front jack point corroded

offside front jack point corroded

radiator support corroding

Pass 18 Aug 2022 47,976 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front brake discs corroding

Pass 12 Jan 2021 46,982 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 41,901 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 41,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 40,268 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 40,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outside perished (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 38,610 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 37,261 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 37,261 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 35,521 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 33,892 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 33,892 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 31,293 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Jun 2012 29,443 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 25,889 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2011 25,889 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 24,159 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 24,159 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 21,390 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 21,387 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 19,659 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 17,499 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 13,017 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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R587 MTO 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 69.2%.

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 R587 MTO, 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 R587 MTO registered?

R587 MTO is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 14 May 1998.

Is R587 MTO safe to buy?

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