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R748 UVN

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

62,176 mi
Last recorded62,176 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR748 UVN
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 62,176 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 62,176 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 59,696 miles

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

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

Nearside Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 57,250 miles

Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured Engine bay (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded All to steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 57,197 miles

Brake performance not tested damamge and loss of brakes may be caused due to condition of identified corroded brake pipes. brake test not carried out. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis leg/cross member mounting corroded and holed (wheel arch area) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg/cross member mounting corroded and holed as viewed from wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch/chassis area, as marked in yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded small pipe between load compensator valve and rear flexi as marked with yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture as marked in yellow chalk (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre in excess of 10 years old, advise change (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre in excess of 10 years old, advise change (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play all (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 52,484 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 52,484 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 215/70x15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 49,115 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 46,859 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 45,564 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Feb 2018 42,780 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 38,556 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 35,687 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 34,868 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 31,243 miles

front cross memeber corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2012 30,993 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2010 30,444 miles

n/s front tyre sidewall perishing

Fail 10 Jul 2010 30,412 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s front tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 12 Mar 2009 29,933 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2009 29,933 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 May 2007 24,521 miles

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

all 4 tyre walls cracking

Pass 13 Jun 2006 16,984 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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R748 UVN is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 R748 UVN, 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 R748 UVN registered?

R748 UVN is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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