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R699 DBJ

1998 Fiat Ducato

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

117,693 mi
Last recorded117,693 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR699 DBJ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 117,693 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 117,693 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded AT COPENSATOR VALVE (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded AXLE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 115,951 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 115,951 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2023 111,784 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wing at chassis bend (1.1.11 (c))

chassis freshly undersealed

Pass 26 Aug 2022 110,379 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe along rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

both front chassis legs behind front sub frame rear mountings corroding

exhaust system badly corroded (not blowing)

Pass 16 Jul 2021 106,809 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2021 106,801 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Marker light is inoperative

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

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

Offside Rear Marker light is inoperative

Pass 22 Nov 2019 104,779 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

slight oil leak at sump area

Pass 19 Oct 2018 99,347 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 99,347 miles

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting 30cm or less away from a jacking point. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective 2 exhaust mounting brackets have snapped but exhaust still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 96,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

multiple stone chips in windscreen none of witch are in drivers view of the road

Fail 2 Oct 2017 96,218 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

multiple stone chips in windscreen none of witch are in drivers view of the road

Pass 21 Oct 2016 93,236 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 90,545 miles

Oil leak from sump

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 90,545 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak from sump

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 88,035 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

chip on screen

general corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

oil leak

Fail 8 Nov 2014 88,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

chip on screen

general corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2013 85,819 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 80,859 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 76,762 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 73,137 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 70,719 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 69,809 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 68,367 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 68,365 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 64,744 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 64,744 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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R699 DBJ is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in Silver 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 R699 DBJ, 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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What year was R699 DBJ registered?

R699 DBJ is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 3 February 1998.

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