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R802 FOW

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,264 mi
Last recorded79,264 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR802 FOW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 79,264 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front small corrosion area front step/floor

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

Offside Front Inner wing slight corrosion

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

reversing light not working

Pass 24 Jul 2024 79,264 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2024 79,264 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 79,264 miles

Nearside Front slight corrision

Nearside Lower panel missing

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill holed

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

Offside Rear corner bodywork damaged

Fail 11 Jul 2023 79,264 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front slight corrision

Nearside Lower panel missing

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill holed

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

Offside Rear corner bodywork damaged

Pass 6 Jul 2022 79,264 miles

Front radiator mounting crossmember corroded badly

Offside Front Lower seat belt anchorage point slightly corroded

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

Fail 16 May 2022 79,264 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/inner wing beside rear subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front radiator mounting cross member badly corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 79,224 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 76,743 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020 76,743 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 74,623 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2017 72,353 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2017 72,353 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2016 66,571 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2016 66,571 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2015 62,885 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 59,713 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 57,965 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 56,578 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 56,572 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 52,872 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 49,304 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 46,007 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 43,473 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 43,471 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2007 40,747 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 37,061 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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R802 FOW is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R802 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 R802 FOW registered?

R802 FOW is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 3 June 1998.

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