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R736 MCF

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

176,356 mi
Last recorded176,356 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR736 MCF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2025 176,356 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to seized brakes (1.2.1 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front and rear of spring mountings, inner cill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively damaged missing/cut (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 169,461 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 168,007 miles

Underside coated with rustrpoofing

Fail 6 Nov 2020 168,007 miles

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

Underside coated with rustrpoofing

Pass 30 Jul 2019 167,923 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion to nearside rear crossmember, offside rear inner sill and front inner wings

offside front strut top bearing partially seized

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 16 Jul 2019 167,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both front (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion to nearside rear crossmember, offside rear inner sill and front inner wings

offside front strut top bearing partially seized

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 20 Mar 2017 163,651 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside front (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front silencer (7.1.2)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint nearside front lower (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 158,918 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 158,906 miles

Headlamp aim too high offside (1.8)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak nearside front (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 152,420 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 152,392 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

exhaust mounts perished

wipers poor

Pass 7 Mar 2014 149,067 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 148,125 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 147,985 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 147,479 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 147,113 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 146,582 miles

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 15 May 2007 146,533 miles

brake pipes greased

slight play offside front hub

Pass 14 Mar 2006 136,386 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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R736 MCF is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R736 MCF, 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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R736 MCF is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 23 March 1998.

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