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R817 NWT

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

32,522 mi
Last recorded32,522 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR817 NWT
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 32,522 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 32,498 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Various cracks/perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 32,445 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 32,286 miles

Service brake efficiency only just met brakes may require adjustment/repair?50% recorded

Fail 28 Jun 2021 32,247 miles

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking Brake pipe union/valve has small leak(cap) (1.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency only just met brakes may require adjustment/repair?50% recorded

Pass 6 Jul 2020 31,988 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 31,702 miles

Underside has fresh underseal

Pass 11 Jul 2018 31,450 miles

oil leak engine area

rear brake efficiency requirements only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment

under body coated in sealant

Pass 11 Jul 2017 31,290 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 30,572 miles

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

corrosion to front cross member

nearside rear shock absorber lower bush perishing/deteriorating

Fail 4 Jul 2016 30,539 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush marked in yellow (2.7.4)

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

corrosion to front cross member

nearside rear shock absorber lower bush perishing/deteriorating

Pass 3 Jul 2015 30,146 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 29,546 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 28,168 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 27,262 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 26,589 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 26,078 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 24,944 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 23,524 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 21,851 miles

aprk brake has litle reserve travel †service brake travel a litle long †combination sugests rear brake adjustment reqiuired

Fail 10 May 2007 21,843 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

unable to check rear wheel bearings due to serve brake bind

Pass 29 Apr 2006 20,920 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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R817 NWT 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 86.4%.

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 R817 NWT, 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 R817 NWT registered?

R817 NWT is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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