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R643 NVV

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

77,458 mi
Last recorded77,458 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR643 NVV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 77,458 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside, Jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside, All components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Chassis leg holed and corroded not prescribed

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 77,449 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wiper do not park at lowest point (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside, Jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside, All components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Chassis leg holed and corroded not prescribed

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside, Tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 77,413 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear upper markers not working

Pass 20 Apr 2022 76,139 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

rear roof markers inop

Fail 4 Apr 2022 76,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

rear roof markers inop

Pass 21 May 2021 73,636 miles

Various areas of vehicle underside slightly corroded, none within a prescribed area

Pass 25 Jul 2020 72,373 miles

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

front crossmember corroding

nearside front inner cv boot leaking

Fail 23 Jul 2020 72,363 miles

Exhaust system insecure exhaust rubbers missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

front crossmember corroding

nearside front inner cv boot leaking

Pass 6 Aug 2019 71,558 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 70,143 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 68,368 miles

Nearside Rear indicator lens damaged

Oil leak

front number plate damaged

Fail 25 Jul 2017 68,363 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch in 2 places (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch in 4 places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear indicator lens damaged

Oil leak

front number plate damaged

Pass 2 Aug 2016 68,234 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2016 68,234 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2015 66,515 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 66,515 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 63,857 miles

N/s rear brake binding slightly.

Radiator leaking

Pass 25 Jul 2013 60,526 miles

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Pass 28 Jun 2012 57,343 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

all tyre sidewalls perished

brake discs pitted

exhaust rubber hangers deteriated

Pass 6 Jun 2011 53,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

both front inner sill starting to corrode

front disc's in poor condition

Fail 26 May 2010 51,255 miles

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

Oil leak

rear tyres perished

Pass 26 May 2010 51,255 miles

Oil leak

rear tyres perished

Pass 29 May 2009 46,695 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 46,609 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2008 46,609 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 42,216 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 38,452 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 38,452 miles

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

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

Slight play in the o/s front and o/s rear wheel bearings. †O/s rear axle brake pipe and front to rear brake pipe rusty. †Brake compensator stiff.

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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R643 NVV is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 R643 NVV, 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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R643 NVV is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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