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R75 ORU

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

65,627 mi
Last recorded65,627 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR75 ORU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 65,627 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight underbody corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 65,475 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 65,011 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 64,989 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 63,751 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 63,751 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working Bulb changed (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 61,542 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

both lower door steps corroded & bear welded repair - not within 30cm of mounting points

reversing lamps inoperative

Fail 18 Jun 2019 61,542 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

both lower door steps bear considerable welded repair - not within 30cm of mounting points

reversing lamps inoperative

Pass 7 Jun 2018 60,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 60,872 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch, marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 May 2018 60,852 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

corrosion to underside of front wheelarches but not within prescribed areas

slight play in wheel bearings

Pass 7 Jul 2017 60,741 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing when rotated

Fail 28 Jun 2017 60,726 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing when rotated

Pass 29 Jun 2016 60,386 miles

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded pipes to rack (2.3.2)

n/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

various rubber bush's deteriorated

Fail 29 Jun 2016 60,386 miles

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded pipes to rack (2.3.2)

n/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

various rubber bush's deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2012 58,779 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 58,096 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 56,684 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s driveshaft oil seal leaking.

o/s/f brake disc pitted.

Pass 2 Jul 2009 54,654 miles

rear top non obligatory marker lights not working

Fail 2 Jul 2009 54,654 miles

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

rear top non obligatory marker lights not working

Pass 26 Jun 2008 52,420 miles

o/s steering rack gaiter slightly twisted

Pass 2 Jul 2007 49,619 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 49,602 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 30 Jun 2006 45,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 45,738 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 4,108 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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R75 ORU is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 R75 ORU, 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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R75 ORU is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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