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R801 FOW

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

86,641 mi
Last recorded86,641 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR801 FOW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 86,641 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2026 86,641 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPE DETACHEDFROM FFLANGE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb not fitted correctly? (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 83,231 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 83,231 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 82,643 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2024 82,643 miles

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

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has deep cracks on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has deep cracks on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 81,565 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deep cracks in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 78,324 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 73,953 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 68,804 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 67,715 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 67,710 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2017 63,125 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 62,294 miles

ADVISE CROSSMEMBER REPLACED (SUPPORTS RADIATOR )

ALL WHEEL BEARINGS SLIGHT PLAY ADVISE ADJUSTMENT IF POSSIBLE

FRONT CROSSMEMBER EXTENSIVE CORROSION

OIL LEAK POSSIBLY SUMP

Fail 25 Jul 2016 62,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

ADVISE CROSSMEMBER REPLACED (SUPPORTS RADIATOR )

ALL WHEEL BEARINGS SLIGHT PLAY ADVISE ADJUSTMENT IF POSSIBLE

FRONT CROSSMEMBER EXTENSIVE CORROSION

OIL LEAK POSSIBLY SUMP

Pass 7 Aug 2015 60,706 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front and o/s/r tyres started to crack on outer sidewalls

Fail 4 Aug 2014 59,217 miles

Slight corrosion to front radiator cross member

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 59,217 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight corrosion to front radiator cross member

Pass 10 Jul 2013 56,424 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 55,176 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 53,790 miles

front wipers split slightly and smearing slightly

Pass 29 Jun 2010 51,969 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 49,448 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 49,444 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 45,652 miles

engine oil level close to minimum

Pass 6 Jul 2007 40,307 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 40,307 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 25 May 2006 39,649 miles

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Fail 24 May 2006 39,649 miles

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

Nearside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all tyres in poor condition (sidewalls perished)

nearside rear light unit insecure

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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R801 FOW is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 R801 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 R801 FOW registered?

R801 FOW is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 27 May 1998.

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