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R5 DYJ

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

61,698 mi
Last recorded61,698 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 DYJ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 61,698 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 60,900 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 59,658 miles

corrosion on both front inner flitch ,panals

corrosion on both front jacking points

Pass 8 Feb 2023 57,930 miles

Nearside Front corrosion on inner flitch panal

Offside Front corrosion on jacking point

Pass 11 Feb 2022 56,354 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 56,334 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 54,529 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 53,669 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front small hole in inner sill at rear

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 52,801 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 51,199 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 49,854 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 47,690 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 44,010 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 41,715 miles

oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2013 40,646 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

offside park brake effort not as good as nearside

Pass 13 Feb 2013 40,646 miles

offside park brake effort not as good as nearside

Pass 27 Jan 2012 38,975 miles

offside park brake efficiency not as good as nearside

Pass 24 Jan 2011 38,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front brakes have slight judder

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 15 Feb 2010 36,723 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 34,347 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 34,347 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

adsvise nsf/nsr/osr tyres side wall cracked

Pass 6 Feb 2008 32,567 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Nov 2006 29,373 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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R5 DYJ is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R5 DYJ, 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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R5 DYJ is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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