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R791 FOW

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

34,303 mi
Last recorded34,303 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR791 FOW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 34,303 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2025 34,303 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system main (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 32,281 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 31,970 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f chassis slightly corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2022 31,840 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 31,840 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 30,546 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 29,833 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 29,043 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 28,066 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 27,534 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 26,827 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 25,841 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 24,809 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 22,587 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 18,995 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2011 18,995 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 15,740 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 14,570 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 13,851 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 13,410 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 12,374 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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R791 FOW is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc 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 R791 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 R791 FOW registered?

R791 FOW is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 5 June 1998.

Is R791 FOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R791 FOW shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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