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R799 FOW

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,491 mi
Last recorded51,491 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR799 FOW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 51,491 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch area in few places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both rear brakes slightly grabbing (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 50,815 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 49,920 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 47,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 45,848 miles

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 45,784 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 43,501 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (silencer corroded) (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 43,501 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (silencer corroded) (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 40,144 miles

Nearside Front Brake slightly binding

Nearside Rear Top marker light not working

Fail 26 Nov 2019 40,085 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement corroded and holed (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front crossmember corroded and holed

Nearside Front Brake slightly binding

Nearside Rear Top marker light not working

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

Offside Outer corroded and holed

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 35,901 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 35,834 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 31,668 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 30,126 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 28,767 miles

all tyre walls starting to crack

Pass 5 Dec 2014 26,568 miles

Nearside front wheel arch corroded by jacking point.

Nearside rear top marker light not working

Offside front wheel arch corroded by jacking point and engine mount.

Fail 28 Nov 2014 26,491 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front wheel arch corroded by jacking point.

Nearside rear top marker light not working

Offside front wheel arch corroded by jacking point and engine mount.

Pass 3 Dec 2013 24,058 miles

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

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

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

nsr top marker light not working

Pass 4 Dec 2012 20,747 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 20,392 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 20,392 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 19,931 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 19,694 miles

Clutch slipping slightly

Pass 17 Jul 2009 19,061 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 17,378 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 16,499 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 15,910 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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R799 FOW is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R799 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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R799 FOW is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 8 June 1998.

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