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R709 NEG

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

108,970 mi
Last recorded108,970 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR709 NEG
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 108,970 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 108,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

underside undersealed

Pass 1 Jun 2023 106,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 May 2023 106,933 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 106,610 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2021 106,610 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure spring (6.1.2 (a))

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting At engine mount. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Front Lower Radiator panel holed.

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

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

Pass 6 May 2019 106,316 miles

Front off side chassis leg corroded but out with 30 cm of components

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

Offside Front Brake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Radiator in very poor condition

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

inner front wheel arches corroded

Fail 6 May 2019 106,316 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded corroded and holed around flexi hose mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail All 4 on both front calipers (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Radiator in very poor condition

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

inner front wheel arches corroded

Pass 15 May 2018 102,707 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (2.7.3)

Pass 18 May 2017 99,947 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Top rear left marker light bulb dull

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 May 2016 95,446 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 92,818 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 89,553 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 84,662 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Rear foot brake poor reading but passing mot

Pass 14 May 2012 80,720 miles

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

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

both front tyres and near side rear tyre showing signs of cracking on side walls

Pass 5 May 2011 76,504 miles

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)

nearside front tyre deteriorate

Fail 5 May 2011 76,504 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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 1 Jun 2010 74,751 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 74,108 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 10 Apr 2008 73,094 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 71,877 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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R709 NEG is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R709 NEG, 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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R709 NEG is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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