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R779 TGF

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

69,152 mi
Last recorded69,152 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 69,152 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 67,239 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 64,780 miles

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

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

all tyres wearing thin

Pass 10 Oct 2022 59,907 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 59,903 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 57,686 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 55,737 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 53,235 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 46,682 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2018 46,682 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded AXLE BRAKE PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

NON CAMPER TYRES FITTED

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Oct 2017 43,799 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 42,492 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 40,854 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 39,934 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 38,479 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 36,281 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 34,572 miles

All 4 Tyres Perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 34,572 miles

All 4 Tyres Perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 30,142 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 2,736 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 23,858 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 23,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2008 23,410 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 21,082 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 19,152 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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R779 TGF is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 TGF, 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 R779 TGF registered?

R779 TGF is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 5 June 1998.

Is R779 TGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R779 TGF shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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