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R784 SFL

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

51,274 mi
Last recorded51,274 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR784 SFL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 51,274 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 51,214 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 51,197 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 51,187 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper 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))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

no key for fuel cap

Fail 13 Apr 2022 51,157 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Emissions not tested hole in box (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around jack point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 51,081 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear has some corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 brake pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle has light corrosion over chassis and suspension components

Pass 22 May 2019 50,649 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Rear service brake efficiency low

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and suspension components corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

radiator leaking coolant (stained)

Fail 13 May 2019 50,649 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking No 3 injector/fuel pipe/leak off pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch and strut turret behind inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Rear service brake efficiency low

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and suspension components corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

radiator leaking coolant (stained)

Pass 29 May 2018 50,163 miles

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

suspension components corrosion

Fail 23 May 2018 50,162 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength to engine mount, by air box and earth strap (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle and low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering x member and n/s/f chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly damaged all brake hose ferrules slight corrosion (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s/ (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

suspension components corrosion

Pass 31 May 2017 49,318 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 48,676 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 48,369 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front chassis corroded by jacking point

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 47,581 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 May 2014 46,359 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2014 46,359 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 45,633 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 45,633 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2012 45,278 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 45,278 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 44,598 miles

osf brake pipes corroded

Fail 26 May 2011 44,593 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

osf brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 May 2010 43,575 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2010 43,575 miles

Nearside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Fail 26 May 2009 39,954 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 39,954 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 36,365 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 35,606 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 35,437 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 30,791 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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R784 SFL is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 R784 SFL, 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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R784 SFL is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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