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R688 SRH

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

68,165 mi
Last recorded68,165 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR688 SRH
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 68,165 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 67,714 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2025 67,714 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 66,761 miles

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

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

breather pipe and turbo pipe from air box split

general age related corrosion to underside

Fail 29 Apr 2024 66,761 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195 70 15 C (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear advise to replace tyre asap, tyre is from 1997

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

breather pipe and turbo pipe from air box split

general age related corrosion to underside

Pass 5 May 2023 65,100 miles

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

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

general corrosion to underside and underside components

Fail 27 Apr 2023 65,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

general corrosion to underside and underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2021 62,776 miles

General underbody corrosion.

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

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

Offside front inner wheel arch excessively corroded in places but not within a prescribed area.

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 62,767 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

General underbody corrosion.

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

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

Offside front inner wheel arch excessively corroded in places but not within a prescribed area.

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 60,957 miles

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

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

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

Offside front inner wheel arch heavily corroded in places.

Pass 18 Mar 2019 56,398 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 51,805 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 50,470 miles

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

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 49,510 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 46,902 miles

slight bind to o/s/f brake

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 45,267 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 43,322 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 43,321 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 41,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2010 39,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2009 36,565 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

NSF tyre side wall showing signs of age

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 36,565 miles

NSF tyre side wall showing signs of age

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

Pass 11 May 2009 36,462 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 35,621 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 35,621 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 34,965 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s inner cv boot leaking

Fail 7 Sep 2006 34,965 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

n/s inner cv boot leaking

Pass 19 Sep 2005 29,728 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 29,633 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.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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R688 SRH is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 R688 SRH, 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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R688 SRH is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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