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R673 OCH

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests34 (22 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,984 mi
Last recorded103,984 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR673 OCH
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

22 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 103,984 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2026 103,967 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 100,607 miles

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reversing light in op

Fail 29 May 2025 100,607 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reversing light in op

Pass 30 May 2024 95,607 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear reverse light in op

Fail 29 May 2024 95,607 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear reverse light in op

Pass 15 Jun 2023 89,162 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive Leaking small amounts off coolant, from coolant bottle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake pipes have been cleaned up and coated x2

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge cracking badly in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security behind drivers wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 89,149 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to blowing exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nsf rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced around brake flexi mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn osf rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive Leaking small amounts off coolant, from coolant bottle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge cracking badly in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security behind drivers wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2022 83,424 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 76,571 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 71,423 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 63,413 miles

Offside Front Inner c v boot leaking

Fail 29 May 2019 63,015 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner c v boot leaking

Pass 12 Jun 2018 55,501 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 55,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 55,458 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing/chassis (2.4.A.3)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 55,041 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 55,041 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 54,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 54,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 53,788 miles

front crossmember is corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2014 51,795 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front cross member corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2014 51,794 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front cross member corroded

n/s rear and n/s front tyres worn on outer side wall

Pass 8 Apr 2013 47,732 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 47,731 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 44,076 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 42,182 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 40,928 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 40,928 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 38,856 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 36,862 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 33,950 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 33,950 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 31,216 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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R673 OCH is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R673 OCH, 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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R673 OCH is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 3 February 1998.

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