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R831 NRR

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

104,869 mi
Last recorded104,869 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR831 NRR
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 104,869 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 102,647 miles

underbody corrosion

Fail 3 Jul 2023 102,623 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded too nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

drivers door step corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2022 101,314 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 101,314 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 99,727 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 99,727 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 99,339 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underside corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2018 97,924 miles

underside corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2017 92,530 miles

nearside rear tyre perished but no cords visable

vehicle structure corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 27 Sep 2016 85,975 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 85,975 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 85,170 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

advice offside nearside front chassis legs slightly corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2014 83,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front chassis end corroding but outside prescribed area

slight corrosion starting on offside and nearside front inner wings near suspension beam mounting areas

Pass 17 Sep 2013 80,992 miles

corrosion starting slightly on offside front chassis near engine mounting area

offside and nearside rear chassis areas near spring anchorage and swinger arms corroding slightly

slight corrosion starting on offside front jacking point area , just outside prescribed area

Pass 4 Oct 2012 78,971 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2012 78,962 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 75,210 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 75,210 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 71,987 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 61,727 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2009 61,727 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 61,212 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 58,962 miles

both rear tyres perished on inner tyre walls

Pass 26 Jan 2007 54,471 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 54,470 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 47,960 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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R831 NRR 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 70.4%.

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 R831 NRR, 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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R831 NRR is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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