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R833 WLF

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,221 mi
Last recorded77,221 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR833 WLF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 77,221 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 73,398 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 73,328 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced all rust repairs needed are marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 71,335 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 69,768 miles

Nearside sill corroded outside of prescribed area

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner wing corroded outside of prescribed areas

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2022 69,768 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre and rear rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside sill corroded outside of prescribed area

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner wing corroded outside of prescribed areas

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2021 65,891 miles

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

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Offside sill corroded outside of prescribed area

Fail 23 Jul 2021 65,891 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside sill corroded outside of prescribed area

Pass 6 Aug 2020 65,563 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing covered in sealer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 65,563 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing covered in sealer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 63,677 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 63,677 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 62,357 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

brake pedal travel

exhaust rubbers splitting

o/s wing mirror cover damaged

wipers park on the screen at the top

Pass 9 May 2017 58,110 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front shock absorber bump stop and gaiter insecure

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

power steering pipe corroded

Pass 13 May 2016 57,434 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded all pipes near steering rack (2.3.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

both rear inner sill corroded

Pass 27 May 2015 57,380 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both sides rear inner sills corroded

Pass 9 May 2014 57,225 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 56,903 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 56,766 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 56,100 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 56,100 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 55,902 miles

offside front tyre worn close to limit

Fail 30 Aug 2010 55,902 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre worn close to limit

Pass 20 Aug 2009 51,973 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 47,392 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 42,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 29 Aug 2007 42,829 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

OSR tyre deterioated

Pass 20 Mar 2006 33,840 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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R833 WLF is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R833 WLF, 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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R833 WLF is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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