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R769 BAU

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

66,147 mi
Last recorded66,147 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR769 BAU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 66,147 miles

Corrosion to front jacking points

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 63,225 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 60,747 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 58,525 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2023 58,525 miles

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 56,009 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 53,906 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 53,279 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 52,100 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 52,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 49,470 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Sep 2017 49,470 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Sep 2016 47,433 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 44,105 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 40,229 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front coil springs corroded

both rear tyre sidewalls worn

exhaust system slight corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2014 40,229 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front coil springs corroded

both rear tyre sidewalls worn

exhaust system slight corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2013 37,097 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 34,358 miles

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

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

o/s/f wiper end slightly split

Pass 9 Aug 2011 32,783 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise front cross member corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2010 31,642 miles

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

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

near side centre marker light not working

Pass 5 Aug 2009 30,421 miles

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

Oil leak

front cross member slightly corrodided

Pass 26 Jun 2008 29,033 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 29,023 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2007 27,016 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 24,486 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 24,486 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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R769 BAU 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 76.9%.

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 R769 BAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R769 BAU registered?

R769 BAU is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 11 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R769 BAU shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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