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R779 FOW

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

89,162 mi
Last recorded89,162 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR779 FOW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 89,162 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Fuel filler pipe corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 89,143 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested O/S front brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe across rear axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Brake pipe corroded leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Fuel filler pipe corroded

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

Nearside Front Upper All outline marker lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Top marker light (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 87,957 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion on body next to front subframe an jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tow Bar corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2023 86,609 miles

Exhaust mountings cracking an perishing

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight play in lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Very slight play in front wheel bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 85,569 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Under side Undersealed

Pass 10 Aug 2021 83,720 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe across rear axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Slight corrosion inner wing area.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 81,868 miles

All Rubber Exhaust Hangers Perished

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Several Along Front Bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020 81,852 miles

Brake pipe excessively damaged Front To Back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking Point Corroded And Holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

All Rubber Exhaust Hangers Perished

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Several Along Front Bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 80,669 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 78,405 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 76,037 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Various (3.6.B.2c)

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

Various brake pipes greased obscuring inspection

Fail 31 Jul 2017 76,013 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded At master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Various (3.6.B.2c)

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

Various brake pipes greased obscuring inspection

Pass 19 Apr 2016 71,431 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Various pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded Pipes on rack (2.3.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 66,810 miles

Both front tyres slightly perished

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen cracked but not affecting the drivers view of the road

Fail 17 Apr 2015 66,803 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres slightly perished

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen cracked but not affecting the drivers view of the road

Pass 18 Apr 2014 62,152 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2014 62,152 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 58,795 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2012 55,816 miles

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

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

front brakes binding

Pass 7 Apr 2012 55,816 miles

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

front brakes binding

Pass 22 Apr 2011 52,937 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 49,124 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 46,053 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Mar 2009 46,053 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 45,165 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 43,208 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 41,280 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R779 FOW is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 R779 FOW, 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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R779 FOW is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 23 May 1998.

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