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R823 OGF

1998 Fiat Ducato

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

51,337 mi
Last recorded51,337 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR823 OGF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 51,337 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 50,392 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central + rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 49,713 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 49,713 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 45,894 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes on rear axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 44,680 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 42,584 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 40,869 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 39,547 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 38,416 miles

Front cross member corroded

Offside outer sill corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2014 36,186 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 35,122 miles

front roof markers not working

o/s side marker light out

Pass 14 Aug 2012 34,699 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 34,689 miles

Both front tyres starting to deteriorate,showing small cracks on side wall.

Windscreen wiper blades split.

Pass 19 Aug 2010 33,559 miles

Front tyres slightly perished

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 32,424 miles

Front nearside tyre has slight perishing

Pass 14 Aug 2008 29,279 miles

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

near side front tyre starting to split and perish

slight play in rear hubs

Fail 14 Aug 2008 29,279 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side front tyre starting to split and perish

slight play in rear hubs

Pass 22 Jun 2007 24,877 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 20,476 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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R823 OGF is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 OGF, 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 R823 OGF registered?

R823 OGF is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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