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R805 FOW

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

45,315 mi
Last recorded45,315 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR805 FOW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 45,315 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 45,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 44,218 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 43,725 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement worn and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement worn and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 42,079 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 41,121 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 38,726 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 37,616 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 37,191 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 35,620 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 34,975 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 34,975 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 33,186 miles

tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 15 Apr 2014 30,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

center and rear exhaust boxes outer casings deteriorating

corrosion to offside front inner wing by brake pipe mount

corrosion to steering and suspension components

nearside front tyre cracking on outer sidewall no cords showing at time of test

nearside rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall no cords showing at time of test

Pass 19 Apr 2013 28,101 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 27,800 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 24,113 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 20,228 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 15,277 miles

Brake fluid is slightly low.

Fail 7 Aug 2008 15,277 miles

Brake fluid is slightly low.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 13 Sep 2007 14,900 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 14,900 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 14,526 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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R805 FOW is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R805 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 R805 FOW registered?

R805 FOW is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 6 June 1998.

Is R805 FOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R805 FOW shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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