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R817 TYD

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

65,716 mi
Last recorded65,716 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR817 TYD
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 65,716 miles

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2026 65,717 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 62,591 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 60,852 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Engine mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Some underbody corrosion

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 13 Mar 2024 60,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded Along chassis after tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Central rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Engine mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Some underbody corrosion

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 13 Apr 2023 59,961 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Showing 35kg of fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Engine mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower furthest front chassis member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Some age related underbody corrosion, not excessive or holed at time of test

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres heavily cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal at time of test

Fail 11 Apr 2023 59,961 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front headlights are left hand drive lights (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Showing 35kg of fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Engine mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower furthest front chassis member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Some age related underbody corrosion, not excessive or holed at time of test

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres heavily cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal at time of test

Fail 29 Mar 2023 59,936 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed excessive exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides fitted with left hand drive lamps (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working front and side (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced around rear spring hanger marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all round front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 58,395 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 58,383 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 57,575 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 55,843 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under seal (1.1.11 (c))

unable to safely jack up due to body type

Fail 20 Aug 2019 55,843 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under seal (1.1.11 (c))

unable to safely jack up due to body type

Pass 13 Aug 2018 54,348 miles

Offside Front inner and outer sill corroded but not with in 30cm of a prescribed area

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Aug 2018 54,347 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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength next to engine mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner sill corroded but not with in 30 cm of a prescribed area

Offside Front inner and outer sill corroded but not with in 30cm of a prescribed area

Offside Front step corroded

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Aug 2017 53,015 miles

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive very upper (2.4.A.3)

under covers fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2017 53,015 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded brake pipe mounting area (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded X2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive very upper (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

centre exhaust rubbers deteriorated X2

under covers fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2016 53,010 miles

All standard equipment guards fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 53,010 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

All standard equipment guards fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 53,010 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 53,011 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 53,010 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 53,010 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 53,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 53,010 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

no tow ball fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Jun 2011 53,010 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 53,010 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 48,986 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2008 42,232 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust mounting slightly perished

Pass 10 Jun 2008 42,232 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

exhaust mounting slightly perished

Pass 1 Jun 2007 37,742 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 37,742 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 33,311 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 TYD is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 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 R817 TYD, 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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R817 TYD is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 26 April 1998.

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