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R788 YKO

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

72,980 mi
Last recorded72,980 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR788 YKO
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 72,980 miles

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

under-sealed

Pass 6 Sep 2024 70,814 miles

front of vehicle been welded and undersealed

Pass 5 Sep 2023 67,254 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Of vehicle underseald and welded in multiple places but appers ok

Rear beam axel corroded

Wheel bearing has slight play All four wheels (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 66,862 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play all 4 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 66,851 miles

Central Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play all 4 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 66,147 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 65,039 miles

suspension components corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2020 65,039 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2019 64,092 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 64,049 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension turret. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis under battery. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 61,097 miles

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

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

Nearside Front inner footstep corroded.

Offside Front chassis has corrosion under battery.

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 55,357 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 51,386 miles

corrosion to n/s/f and o/s/f sills

corrosion to o/s/f, close to front crossmember

front discs pitted

o/s/r tyre sidewall slightly cracked

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 23 Jun 2014 47,847 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

corrosion to o/s/f underside, by crossmember

front discs slightly pitted

o/s/r tyre cracked slightly

slight judder from front brakes

slight play in front wheel bearings

spare tyre flat

Pass 3 Jul 2013 44,067 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 41,784 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 40,437 miles

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

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

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

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

front discs corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2010 38,801 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 35,160 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 33,602 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front lower cross member corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2007 30,814 miles

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

both hand brake cables not located/loose

offside upper marker lamp not working

Pass 30 Mar 2006 28,957 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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R788 YKO is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R788 YKO, 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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R788 YKO is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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