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R706 UAL

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

31,746 mi
Last recorded31,746 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR706 UAL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 31,746 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

headlamp level device not working

Pass 30 Apr 2025 31,170 miles

Exhaust mounting defective perrished (6.1.2 (a))

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

headlamp level device not working

Pass 30 Apr 2024 30,526 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all perished (6.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

headlamp level device not working

Pass 9 May 2023 29,198 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 27,255 miles

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

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

Rear axle beam service joints dry/rusty

Fail 6 May 2022 27,255 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cab structure, behind lower (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement park cables very stiff. needs attention/more use (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

Rear axle beam service joints dry/rusty

Pass 4 May 2021 25,647 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

all front front suspension and subframe has slight corrossion

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 4 May 2021 25,647 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

all front front suspension and subframe has slight corrossion

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2020 25,378 miles

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

all front suspension and front subframe corrosion

exhaust system corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2018 24,903 miles

Exhaust mounting defective various perrished (6.1.2 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play all 4 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust box damaged

Fail 19 Sep 2018 24,903 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective various perrished (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust box damaged

Pass 20 Sep 2017 24,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 24,060 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 23,955 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 23,955 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 22,764 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 22,741 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster seized. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 21,538 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 21,092 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 20,554 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 20,554 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 19,804 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 18,790 miles

exhaust securing rubbers perished

centre section exhaust silencer baffles rattling

Pass 7 Apr 2009 18,083 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise corrosion front x member

Pass 8 Apr 2008 17,664 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 17,640 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 17,121 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 16,110 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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R706 UAL 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 71.4%.

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 R706 UAL, 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 R706 UAL registered?

R706 UAL is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 24 March 1998.

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