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R5 HYM

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,046 mi
Last recorded84,046 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 HYM
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 84,046 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 84,044 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 81,830 miles

Nearside Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction window blind (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 81,531 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 81,501 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 80,849 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 80,010 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 79,725 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2020 79,725 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 78,204 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 77,683 miles

offside rear electric foot step jammed in out position

rear exhaust rubber hangers nearly broken

slight play in offside and nearside front suspension lower arms rearward bushes

Fail 31 May 2017 77,682 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside rear electric foot step jammed in out position

rear exhaust rubber hangers nearly broken

slight play in offside and nearside front suspension lower arms rearward bushes

Pass 27 May 2016 76,899 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 74,553 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 74,553 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 71,586 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2013 67,728 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 67,728 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 61,495 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 57,863 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 57,863 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 52,808 miles

cabin bed not secured in full upright position slightly obstructing view

Pass 4 Sep 2008 49,970 miles

slight cracking on ; nsr,osr,osf tyre sidewalls. not exposing cords

Fail 3 Sep 2008 49,970 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight cracking on ; nsr,osr,osf tyre sidewalls. not exposing cords

Pass 4 Sep 2007 46,241 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 42,091 miles

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

vehicle underbody corroding

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 HYM is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc 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 R5 HYM, 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 R5 HYM registered?

R5 HYM is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R5 HYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R5 HYM shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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