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R729 UAL

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

82,315 mi
Last recorded82,315 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR729 UAL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 82,315 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 81,691 miles

Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 81,691 miles

Central Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 80,917 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 80,914 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Both (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 79,751 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 79,746 miles

Front Outline marker lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel hose leaking diesel (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Side repeater not working both sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 78,778 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 75,493 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 75,010 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 74,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 74,924 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 74,851 miles

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

tyres cracking on outer walls

Pass 15 Jun 2015 73,644 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 71,844 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2013 69,629 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 65,839 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 65,839 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 63,513 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 63,513 miles

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 60,199 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 60,199 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 57,557 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 54,294 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 50,708 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 47,314 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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R729 UAL is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 R729 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 R729 UAL registered?

R729 UAL is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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