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R795 FOW

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,887 mi
Last recorded83,887 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR795 FOW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 83,887 miles

Front All power steering pipes corroded all over

Front All suspension components corroded

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2025 83,877 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner and outer sills and inner step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front All power steering pipes corroded all over

Front All suspension components corroded

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2024 81,789 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front to rear corroding on both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Upper Excuse silencer corroding

Central Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded On both pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All over and suspension components on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Side marker light not working

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively On both weels (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule On both sides of (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 81,789 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Position lamp not working On both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working On both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel Brake pipe broken and leaking (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front to rear corroding on both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Upper Excuse silencer corroding

Central Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded On both pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All over and suspension components on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Side marker light not working

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively On both weels (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule On both sides of (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 81,759 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pad fitted wrong way around (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near brake brake hose (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near brake hose (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

exhaust boxes corrode and slight blow

Pass 12 Oct 2017 73,677 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion to cross member (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Oct 2016 67,028 miles

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

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

exhaust detereated

Fail 4 Oct 2016 67,012 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

exhaust detereated

Pass 9 Oct 2015 54,721 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 54,721 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached broken off (2.7.2b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 43,829 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 41,555 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 39,393 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 38,336 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 37,490 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 41,986 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 35,992 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 32,087 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 29,031 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 25,793 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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R795 FOW is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R795 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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R795 FOW is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 10 June 1998.

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