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R726 HGX

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

51,204 mi
Last recorded51,204 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR726 HGX
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 51,204 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2026 51,203 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 48,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 48,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 47,717 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 44,887 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 43,792 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 43,570 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 43,342 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 42,170 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 36,915 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 35,697 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 33,252 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 29,904 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 28,041 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 25,656 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 25,656 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 24,056 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 21,817 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 20,274 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 20,009 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 18,021 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 18,021 miles

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

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

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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R726 HGX is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R726 HGX, 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 R726 HGX registered?

R726 HGX is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R726 HGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R726 HGX shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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