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R826 TYD

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests27 (23 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.2%

Mileage

88,312 mi
Last recorded88,312 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR826 TYD
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

23 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 88,312 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has crack in lower part of screen not affecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill not in prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2026 88,302 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp showing white light to the rear lens missing (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has crack in lower part of screen not affecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill not in prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 85,379 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack to screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Upper body marker light lens missing.

Offside Rear Upper Upper position light not working ,on camper body.

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 83,207 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2024 83,177 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Unable to unlock cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body insecure Rear lower quarter of body insecure. (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 79,716 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 78,039 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front brake pipe mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 78,039 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front brake pipe mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 74,241 miles

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

Horn not working properly muffled (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

corrosion round both front brake pipe mountings points

Pass 12 Jun 2020 68,717 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

oil round sump

Pass 13 Jun 2019 64,014 miles

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

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

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

light corrosion underside

Pass 11 Jun 2018 57,445 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 13 Jun 2017 55,948 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 55,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 54,132 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 52,190 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 48,071 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S front chassis rail corroding-engine mount area

O/S front inner wheel arch area corroded-brake pipe mount area

Pass 20 Jun 2013 45,652 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S Steering rack gaiter deteriorated.

Pass 5 Jul 2012 42,938 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 41,868 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 39,637 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 37,677 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 33,429 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 30,095 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 27,282 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2005 24,588 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2004 19,506 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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R826 TYD is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.2%.

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 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 R826 TYD registered?

R826 TYD is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 8 June 1998.

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