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R781 YCH

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

53,401 mi
Last recorded53,401 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 53,401 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

slight under body corrosion

Fail 27 Apr 2026 53,400 miles

Exhaust system insecure 2 rubber mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

slight under body corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2025 52,624 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside front slower than the offside front brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective 2x rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2024 51,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner inner step corroded

Fail 13 May 2024 51,812 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure 2 rubber mounts missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking around engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg holed (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))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner inner step corroded

Pass 18 May 2023 49,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Offside Front radiator support corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2021 47,743 miles

Front cross member mounting corroded and holed

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front jacking point corroded and holed

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front jacking point corroded and holed

Offside Front sill corroded and holed

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 47,742 miles

Exhaust system insecure all rubber rings split or missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Front cross member mounting corroded and holed

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front jacking point corroded and holed

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front jacking point corroded and holed

Offside Front sill corroded and holed

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 44,022 miles

Nearside Front out rigger corrodid

Pass 30 Apr 2018 43,194 miles

front exhaust box rubber mounting missing

Fail 30 Apr 2018 43,194 miles

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

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

front exhaust box rubber mounting missing

Pass 11 Apr 2017 41,529 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 41,529 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 40,938 miles

front n/s brake pad wear sensor wire broken

rear n/s marker light not working

rear o/s marker light lens & bulb missing

surface corrosion on front n/s chassis leg ( under bonnet area )

Fail 20 Apr 2016 40,938 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front n/s brake pad wear sensor wire broken

rear n/s marker light not working

rear o/s marker light lens & bulb missing

surface corrosion on front n/s chassis leg ( under bonnet area )

Pass 15 Apr 2015 40,841 miles

front cross member excessively corroded

rear o/s top marker light lens missing

Fail 14 Apr 2015 40,841 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front cross member excessively corroded

rear o/s top marker light lens missing

Pass 9 Apr 2014 40,309 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 40,031 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 40,031 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 37,551 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 35,247 miles

both rear tyres badly cracked but not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 14 Jul 2011 35,247 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

both rear tyres badly cracked but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 23 Jun 2010 31,167 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

power steering rack return pipes corroded

tyres slightly perished on sidewalls

Fail 21 Jun 2010 31,161 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

power steering rack return pipes corroded

tyres slightly perished on sidewalls

Pass 25 Jun 2009 27,120 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 25,912 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 24,593 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 23,643 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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R781 YCH is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 YCH, 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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R781 YCH is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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