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R669 EWX

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

152,553 mi
Last recorded152,553 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR669 EWX
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 152,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 150,024 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 150,008 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 147,233 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight surface corrosion

Fail 1 Jun 2023 147,233 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

slight surface corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2022 141,995 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 May 2022 141,995 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure is fractured and so weakened within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2022 141,967 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Front inner sill is excessively corrded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front subframe rear mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached Has snapped off from lower mounting. (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Front inner sill is excessively corrded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear most exhaust silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Towbar component excessively corroded Step/tow bar mounting. (6.1.6 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Front most exhaust silencer all rubber mountings have broken. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Hub/steering knuckle is very corroded.

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front subframe, front most mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hub/steering knuckle is very corroded.

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Upper strut top mount. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear most exhaust silencer has two mounts broken and is held on by wire. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 136,124 miles

Front Corrosion around front chassis legs, inner and outer sills

Nearside Front Dents to bonnet and wing

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn and required very soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Required soon (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam Alco axle outer bushes worn and border line for the mot. (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Of cab area to the outside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 136,123 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Edge badly worn and cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Corrosion around front chassis legs, inner and outer sills

Nearside Front Dents to bonnet and wing

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn and required very soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn and required very soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Required soon (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam Alco axle outer bushes worn and border line for the mot. (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Of cab area to the outside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 134,235 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front step outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

sump corroaded

Fail 8 Apr 2020 134,230 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front step outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

sump corroaded

Pass 9 Apr 2019 127,404 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front cross member corroded

Fuel tank corroded

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

Nearside Outer Sill corroded

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 127,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front door step corroded

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

fuel tank corroaded

Pass 22 Jan 2018 120,974 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes on lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sills (5.2.6)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Crossmember and repair required soon (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s inner wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake efficiency low

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both and slight noise from o/s/r (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 120,974 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rubber mounts (7.1.1)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes on lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sills (5.2.6)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Crossmember and repair required soon (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s inner wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Brake efficiency low

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both and slight noise from o/s/r (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 115,292 miles

Front Cross member corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door step (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting to inner chassis member in poor condition by inner wing and repair required soon (2.4.A.3)

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

Underside corrosion

Wiper blades required soon

Fail 5 Jan 2017 115,290 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure Snapped (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Wiper blades required soon

Front Cross member corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door step (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting to inner chassis member in poor condition by inner wing and repair required soon (2.4.A.3)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 109,215 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 109,215 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassie (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 103,630 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 103,630 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 90,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 90,780 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 78,481 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 69,959 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2009 69,959 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 62,534 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 53,372 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 43,269 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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R669 EWX is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 R669 EWX, 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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R669 EWX is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 10 February 1998.

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