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R670 HDM

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

99,221 mi
Last recorded99,221 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR670 HDM
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 99,221 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2026 99,207 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 95,753 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 95,722 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting b piller at end behind plastic panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill inner and outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 92,026 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 91,999 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jack point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 88,488 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 84,833 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 80,394 miles

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

front cross member corroded

Fail 28 May 2021 80,394 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced doorstep under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

front cross member corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2020 77,652 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material one pipe to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jun 2020 77,618 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material one pipe to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 71,394 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 69,765 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded compensator to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust mounting rubbers cracked and perished

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point/outrigger area (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 69,761 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point/outrigger area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded compensator to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust mounting rubbers cracked and perished

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point/outrigger area (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 May 2017 69,714 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/outriggerl/jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust mounting rubbers perished & cracking

Pass 28 Jul 2016 66,257 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 61,300 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 61,212 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 55,983 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 53,606 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 51,454 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 48,697 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 48,697 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 43,613 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 42,990 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 42,595 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 41,134 miles

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

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

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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R670 HDM 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 R670 HDM, 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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R670 HDM is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 12 February 1998.

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