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R837 WRN

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

46,878 mi
Last recorded46,878 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR837 WRN
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 46,878 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 46,876 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking on steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 46,876 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Chassis at radiator support slightly corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2025 45,448 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front power steering pipe corrsion rack

Front support bar corrsion

Rear spring mounts both

Pass 24 Aug 2023 44,325 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 44,325 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded centre (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 42,833 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 41,509 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking bad (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking bad (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 38,686 miles

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

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

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

exhaust back boxes outer skins corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2020 38,685 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

exhaust back boxes outer skins corroded

Pass 28 May 2019 38,029 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 37,218 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly misshapped

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 22 May 2018 37,215 miles

Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly misshapped

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 15 May 2017 37,026 miles

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

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 13 May 2017 37,026 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 14 May 2016 35,754 miles

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

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 2 May 2015 33,277 miles

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

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2015 33,254 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 19 May 2014 31,274 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 17 May 2014 31,274 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust corroded

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 29,899 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 May 2012 28,603 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 31 May 2011 27,342 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

main brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

Fail 31 May 2011 27,342 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

main brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2010 27,151 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 26,733 miles

Front cross member has corrosion but it is outside of a perscribed area.

Pass 14 Mar 2008 26,452 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 26,059 miles

all four tyres are starting to crack on side walls

Pass 24 Mar 2006 25,304 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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R837 WRN is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 R837 WRN, 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 R837 WRN registered?

R837 WRN is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R837 WRN shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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