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R781 FOW

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

62,138 mi
Last recorded62,138 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR781 FOW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 62,138 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 62,130 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2024 60,942 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 60,937 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 60,410 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 57,819 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 57,815 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 53,496 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 53,486 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 49,448 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 48,944 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 48,944 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 48,130 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 47,310 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire broken

Nearside Rear tyre has sidewall damage

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Fail 13 May 2017 47,310 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire broken

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre has sidewall damage

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2016 46,668 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 45,939 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 45,209 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 44,817 miles

slight pulling on font brakes to o/s/f

Pass 1 Jun 2012 43,852 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 40,955 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 40,955 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 38,945 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 35,777 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 35,777 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 32,714 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 30,477 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 30,477 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 26,398 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 2,331 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2005 2,331 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R781 FOW is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 R781 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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What year was R781 FOW registered?

R781 FOW is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 3 June 1998.

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