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R824 TYD

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,361 mi
Last recorded74,361 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR824 TYD
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 74,361 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s front inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s front inner wheel arches starting to deteriorate

Fail 26 Aug 2025 74,340 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s front inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s front inner wheel arches starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 Aug 2024 72,843 miles

Nearside Front corrosion to inner sill

Offside Front corrosion to inner sills

Fail 16 Aug 2024 72,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front corrosion to inner sill

Offside Front corrosion to inner sills

Pass 16 Aug 2023 71,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 71,307 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

fuel tank corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2022 68,913 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 68,556 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction monitor screen (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 67,714 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 66,760 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 65,427 miles

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

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

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

front lower cross member corroded

Pass 27 May 2016 63,808 miles

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

both front chassis legs to inner wing slightly corroded

front lower cross member corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2015 62,203 miles

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

front brake pad wear indicator wire broken

front lower crossmeber corroded

windscreen washers poor

Pass 31 Mar 2015 61,952 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 36,084 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 59,093 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 59,087 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare connector exposed (1.9.2c)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 58,461 miles

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

N/S/F Mirror cracked

Oil leak

Power steering pipes from pump to rack slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2011 46,991 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 36,278 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 28,085 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 28,085 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 27,646 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 27,646 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 22,577 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 17,946 miles

Condition of wiper blades

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

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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R824 TYD is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R824 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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What year was R824 TYD registered?

R824 TYD is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R824 TYD shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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