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R712 UAL

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests36 (21 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

70,622 mi
Last recorded70,622 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR712 UAL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 15 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 70,622 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger to wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 70,605 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 67,548 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 67,293 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 63,713 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 59,351 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 54,797 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 52,804 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under body showing signs of corrosion

Fail 22 Jul 2020 52,804 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective All (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under body showing signs of corrosion

Pass 23 May 2019 52,025 miles

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

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 52,023 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 50,433 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2018 50,433 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut top (2.4.A.3)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 May 2017 49,458 miles

1 exhaust mounting broken rubber mounts perishing

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front and offside front (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system corroding

offside front door sill corroded and holed on end outside of prescribed area

offside rear top marker light not working

power steering pipes corroded

vehicle chassis corroding in various areas

Fail 19 May 2017 49,457 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

1 exhaust mounting broken rubber mounts perishing

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front and offside front (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system corroding

offside front door sill corroded and holed on end outside of prescribed area

offside rear top marker light not working

power steering pipes corroded

vehicle chassis corroding in various areas

Fail 13 Apr 2017 49,456 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe at front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily perished (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

1 exhaust mounting rubber broken the rest are perishing

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust system corroding

nearside front door footwell and sill corroded and holed outside prescribed area

offside front door sill end corroded and holed outside prescribed area

offside rear top marker light not working

offside rear tyre starting to perish

power steering pipes corroded

vehicle chassis corroding in various places

Pass 13 Apr 2016 47,865 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside sill corroded outside prescribed area

Fail 11 Mar 2016 47,602 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported x5 mounts (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working top light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

power steering pipes slightly corroaded

Pass 27 Jul 2015 47,462 miles

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

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

near side front tyre has cracks in wall but not showing cords

Fail 23 Jul 2015 47,458 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

near side front tyre has cracks in wall but not showing cords

Pass 29 Jul 2014 46,984 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 46,984 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 May 2013 46,316 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 May 2013 46,316 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 May 2012 46,191 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 9 May 2012 46,190 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 9 May 2011 45,449 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 44,991 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 44,991 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 44,669 miles

adv exhaust system getting corroded and poor condition.......

adv strongly,corrosion to metal brake lines and ferrules getting poor condition on flexi hoses........

Fail 12 May 2009 44,669 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

adv exhaust system getting corroded and poor condition.......

adv strongly,corrosion to metal brake lines and ferrules getting poor condition on flexi hoses........

Pass 23 Apr 2008 44,226 miles

adv exhaust getting corroded........

adv front to rear metal brake pipe getting corroded.......

adv offside front metal brake pipe getting corroded......

adv rear metal brake pipes getting corroded.....

Fail 21 Apr 2008 44,214 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

adv exhaust getting corroded........

adv front to rear metal brake pipe getting corroded.......

adv offside front metal brake pipe getting corroded......

adv rear metal brake pipes getting corroded.....

Fail 11 May 2007 42,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

adv front crossmember getting corroded.....

adv slight corrosion to components on underside of vehicle......

Pass 11 May 2007 42,663 miles

adv front crossmember getting corroded.....

adv slight corrosion to components on underside of vehicle......

Pass 10 May 2006 40,996 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front brake slight binding

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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R712 UAL is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R712 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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R712 UAL is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 7 April 1998.

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