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R823 CFM

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

124,784 mi
Last recorded124,784 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR823 CFM
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 124,784 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 124,479 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 123,748 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2024 123,748 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 123,168 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 122,731 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 122,429 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 122,429 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 120,168 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 119,870 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 119,860 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2018 119,860 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2018 119,852 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Front brake pipe has slight corrosion. it has been oiled.

Fail 22 Oct 2018 119,852 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Offside Front brake pipe has slight corrosion. it has been oiled.

Pass 17 Oct 2017 118,455 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 118,455 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 118,146 miles

front and rear suspension corroded

head light masks fitted

Pass 11 May 2016 118,112 miles

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2015 118,067 miles

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2014 116,058 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 115,140 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2012 109,660 miles

FRONT CROSS/MEMBER AND RAD MOUNT CORRODED

Pass 24 Feb 2011 103,500 miles

FRONT RAD MOUNT CORRODED

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 95,990 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 95,959 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 85,552 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 85,552 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 76,845 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 68,405 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 61,769 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 61,769 miles

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R823 CFM is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 R823 CFM, 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 R823 CFM registered?

R823 CFM is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 3 April 1998.

Is R823 CFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R823 CFM shows 31 tests with a 71% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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