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R815 PCW

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

67,962 mi
Last recorded67,962 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR815 PCW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 67,962 miles

hazard switch sticking

Fail 7 Apr 2026 67,962 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

hazard switch sticking

Pass 29 Mar 2025 67,296 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

mid section of exhaust outer skin corroded.

Pass 12 Apr 2024 66,776 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle 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))

Fail 6 Apr 2024 66,776 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 65,002 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 65,000 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front radiator crossmember corroded and holed

Pass 14 Dec 2021 63,845 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 62,551 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 60,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 60,940 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity dull (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering wheel has movement relative to the column such that there is a serious risk of detachment universal joint bolt slack (2.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 60,005 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 57,380 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 55,053 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 52,865 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2014 52,865 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 50,352 miles

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

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

Oil leak

battery insecure

Fail 14 Feb 2013 50,352 miles

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

battery insecure

Pass 27 Feb 2012 48,270 miles

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

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

long handbrake lever travel

n/s/r top marker lamp inop

o/s/r tyre sidewall perishrd

Pass 23 Feb 2011 43,962 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 41,860 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 38,456 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 36,982 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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R815 PCW 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 73.9%.

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 R815 PCW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R815 PCW registered?

R815 PCW is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 7 May 1998.

Is R815 PCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R815 PCW shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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