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R776 NVO

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

167,596 mi
Last recorded167,596 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR776 NVO
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 167,596 miles

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

suspension components heavily corroded

under body heavily corroded

Fail 19 May 2026 167,561 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

suspension components heavily corroded

under body heavily corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2025 166,553 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Under side very rusty but not holed other parts heavily coated with under seal.

Fail 29 May 2025 166,550 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rubber mountings (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Under side very rusty but not holed other parts heavily coated with under seal.

Pass 28 Feb 2025 166,139 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various parts of chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))

various suspension components corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2025 166,136 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Outline marker lamp showing red light to the front on both sides of vehicle. the marker light is showing red light only as its the wrong one fitted (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wheel arch chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mounting on chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed around front leaf spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various parts of chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various parts of chassis repaired (6.1.1 (d) (i))

various suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2024 164,915 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle section rubbers missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubbers perished on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to tread on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various parts of chassis repaired and undersealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 163,746 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step bottom corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all rear leaf spring hangers corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various parts of chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 163,746 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front leaf spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step bottom corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all rear leaf spring hangers corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various parts of chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 160,500 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various parts of chassis are corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

various suspension components corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2021 160,404 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rearmost spring mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces of both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated loose but not insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear spring mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 159,352 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Loose but not insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 159,325 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Cab steps insecure Heavily corroded (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Loose but not insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 156,017 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 152,328 miles

Exhaust mounts deteriorated

General corrosion to vehicle

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2017 146,331 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle extensively welded undersealed and corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2017 146,331 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle extensively welded undersealed and corroded

Pass 11 May 2016 142,146 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring shackle (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Vehicle generally corroded and welded

Fail 9 May 2016 142,146 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Spring shackle (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring shackle (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Vehicle generally corroded and welded

Pass 22 Apr 2015 134,280 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

General corrosion and welded repairs

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

Offside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 129,132 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2014 129,132 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2013 123,498 miles

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

O/S/R brake slight bind

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

Pass 11 May 2012 114,870 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 114,829 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2011 107,425 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Apr 2011 107,425 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Off side step corroded

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 13 May 2010 99,357 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 99,279 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 1 May 2009 94,139 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2008 90,044 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 84,701 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 80,223 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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R776 NVO is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R776 NVO, 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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R776 NVO is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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