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R589 BBP

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,597 mi
Last recorded72,597 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR589 BBP
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 72,597 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2026 72,597 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 71,954 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 71,793 miles
Fail 11 May 2024 71,748 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 71,642 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 71,641 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed major leak of gases (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 70,806 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

slight interaction to o/s rear lamp assy

sum imbalance to front brakes

Pass 21 Jan 2021 70,038 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 70,031 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 69,417 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 67,154 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rad support bar corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2019 67,146 miles

Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rad support bar corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2018 64,085 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front inner wheel arch seam corroded

some corrosion of front sill inner step sections

Fail 6 Feb 2018 64,079 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brakes not tested due to leaking brake pipe

offside front inner wheel arch seam corroded

some corrosion of front sill inner step sections

Pass 10 Feb 2017 60,346 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 60,346 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 56,981 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 56,980 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 54,364 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 54,363 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 54,296 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 54,294 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 51,924 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 50,890 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 44,930 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 38,644 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 27,987 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 25,512 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 23,519 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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R589 BBP is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R589 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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R589 BBP is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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