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R801 LVL

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

101,020 mi
Last recorded101,020 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2026 101,020 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis, on top by engine mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Entire front engine rusty

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside front lower chassis holed, but not within prescribed area

Offside rear outer sill rusty

Pass 31 Mar 2025 100,414 miles

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

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

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

brake pedal slightly spongy

nearside front inner wing slight corrosion

offside front chassis slight corrosion

Fail 25 Mar 2025 100,411 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pedal slightly spongy

nearside front inner wing slight corrosion

offside front chassis slight corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2022 100,006 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

nearside front inner wing slight corrosion

offside front chassis corroded but not within prescribed area

offside outer sill slight corrosion

sill to floors slight corrosion

Fail 17 May 2022 100,004 miles

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

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

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

nearside front inner wing slight corrosion

offside front chassis corroded but not within prescribed area

offside outer sill slight corrosion

sill to floors slight corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2020 99,985 miles

nearside and offside front inner wings slight corrosion

nearside sill to floor slight corrosion

offside front chassis slight corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2019 99,969 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

front inner wings slight corrosion

offside front chassis slight corrosion under bonnet

sill to floors slight corrosion

Fail 8 Aug 2019 99,969 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front inner wings slight corrosion

offside front chassis slight corrosion under bonnet

sill to floors slight corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2018 96,549 miles

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

front cross member slight corrosion

nearside sill to floor slight corrosion

Fail 14 Feb 2018 96,549 miles

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front cross member slight corrosion

nearside sill to floor slight corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2016 91,720 miles

front cross member rusted

nearside and offside front inner wings rusty

nearside front sill to floor rusty

offside front sill to floor rusted

Pass 24 Feb 2015 91,687 miles

exhaust mount broken

front cross member rusty

nearside and offside inner wings rusty

offside front chassis leg rusty

offside front sill to floor rusted

Pass 12 Mar 2014 88,524 miles

front cross member rusty

nearside front inner wing rusty

nearside front sill to floor rusty

offside front sill to floor rusty

Fail 20 Feb 2014 88,517 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front cross member holed

nearside and offside front inner wings rusty

nearside and offside front sill to floors rusted

offside front jacking point rusty

Pass 13 Feb 2013 86,620 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust mounts cracking

front cross member rusty

nearside and offside sill to floors rusty

Fail 11 Feb 2013 86,620 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust mounts cracking

front cross member rusty

nearside and offside sill to floors rusty

Pass 6 Feb 2012 80,052 miles

All of the exhaust rubbers are perished

Pass 12 Jan 2011 72,000 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 62,900 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 54,975 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 53,589 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 46,455 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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R801 LVL 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 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LVL, 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 LVL registered?

R801 LVL is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 6 February 1998.

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