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R821 NRR

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

99,180 mi
Last recorded99,180 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR821 NRR
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 99,180 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 99,021 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 98,734 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 97,824 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 97,183 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 96,312 miles

Offside Front chassis advance corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2018 95,692 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 95,131 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 93,632 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust system has 2 x support rubbers missing

Fail 12 Dec 2016 93,632 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported replaced 4 x rubbers (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust system has 2 x support rubbers missing

Pass 7 Apr 2016 92,607 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 92,603 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mounting on inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

headlamp beam deflectors fitted

nsf & osf upper position lamps not working

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 92,101 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 88,153 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 83,147 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 83,147 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 77,587 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2012 77,587 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 71,357 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 64,468 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 58,862 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 58,862 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 56,142 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 56,142 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 44,549 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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R821 NRR is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 R821 NRR, 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 R821 NRR registered?

R821 NRR is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 22 April 1998.

Is R821 NRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R821 NRR shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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