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R730 URB

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,365 mi
Last recorded66,365 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR730 URB
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 66,365 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 64,917 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 64,908 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 61,827 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 61,396 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 61,396 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Underside corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2016 60,682 miles

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

Oil leak ()

front cross member corroded and holed

Fail 17 Jun 2016 60,682 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded from compensator to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

front cross member corroded and holed

Pass 16 Jun 2015 57,455 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 53,844 miles

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2014 53,844 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 16 May 2013 48,508 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 48,500 miles

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2013 48,497 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 48,169 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 45,825 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 45,804 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 44,305 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 43,259 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 43,237 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 42,611 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 41,288 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 40,262 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 40,262 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

advise n/s/r tyre outer tread worn

advise power steering pipes corroded

oil leak

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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R730 URB is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R730 URB, 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 R730 URB registered?

R730 URB is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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