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R598 BBP

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

57,228 mi
Last recorded57,228 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR598 BBP
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 57,228 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in body sealer (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 57,218 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in body sealer (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 55,862 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 55,131 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 54,455 miles

Exhaust hanger rubbers cracked and perished

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 53,834 miles

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

front cross member holed and corroded. all suspension and chassis corroeded

oil leak from engine, exhaust rubbers perished

Fail 18 Jan 2016 53,834 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 Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

front cross member holed and corroded. all suspension and chassis corroded

oil leak from engine. exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 15 Jan 2015 53,207 miles

corrosion to all of underbody

Fail 14 Jan 2015 53,206 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion to all of underbody

Pass 29 Jan 2014 52,018 miles

All front brake pipes greased/painted unable too asses

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 49,991 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front inner wheel arches corroded

chassis legs corroded

exhaust rubbers perrished

inner cills/door steps corroded

n/s/f brake pipes greased

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded (lower)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 48,797 miles

All metal brake pipes greased making inspection difficult

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jan 2012 48,797 miles

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

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

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

All metal brake pipes greased making inspection difficult

Both front lower steps heavily corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2011 47,036 miles

All metal brake pipes greased making inspection difficult

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 45,023 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

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

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

Offside front inner wheel arch holed and corroded but not a prescribed area

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 42,983 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2009 42,983 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2008 42,934 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust silencer corroded

Exhaust rubbers starting to crack

Nearside front inner wheel arch/strut top has slight corrosion

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

Tail pipe exhaust clamp heavily corroded

offside front inner wheel arch/strut top has very heavy corrosion

rear exhaust silencer very heavily corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2007 40,595 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 36,369 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 36,369 miles

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

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

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

Front brake inbalance 21%

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 34,342 miles

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

Offside front and nearside front brake pad warning wires broken

Offside rear brake binding slightly

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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R598 BBP is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 R598 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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R598 BBP is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 4 March 1998.

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