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R826 MEW

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

69,937 mi
Last recorded69,937 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR826 MEW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 69,937 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 67,617 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 66,189 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 66,173 miles

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (Drivers belt (7.1.2 (e))

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering fluid leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 65,597 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipes to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2021 64,832 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 63,461 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 May 2018 61,701 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 May 2017 60,270 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 60,094 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 5 May 2015 58,714 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 57,221 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 55,657 miles

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

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

handbrake cable corroding and slow to return to its stop,but ok at time of test.

Pass 2 May 2012 54,004 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 53,985 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 May 2011 52,409 miles

n/s c/v gaitor wet [but no signs of any splits]

radiator cross member corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2010 50,356 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 48,355 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 46,659 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 44,467 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 42,076 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f cross member corroding †

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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R826 MEW is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 R826 MEW, 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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R826 MEW is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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