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R843 CWW

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

182,520 mi
Last recorded182,520 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR843 CWW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 182,520 miles

Advise battery tray under bonnet corroded

Advise exhaust hanging rubbers perished

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheelarch area but not within 30cm of suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill area (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis area corroded in places but withstanding thumb pressure (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheelarch area but not within 30cm of suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill area (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis area corroded in places but withstanding thumb pressure (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 182,036 miles

Advise exhaust hanging rubbers perished

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2024 182,035 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise exhaust hanging rubbers perished

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2023

All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021

Advise damp around nearside front outer driveshaft gaiter

Advise damp around steering rack area

Advise exhaust mounting rubbers starting to perish

Advise rear reflectors deteriorated

Advise slight corrosion around nearside jacking point

Advise slight play felt at both rear hubs

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security upper inner wing area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Upper inner wing area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2021

Advise damp around nearside front outer driveshaft gaiter

Advise damp around steering rack area

Advise exhaust mounting rubbers starting to perish

Advise rear reflectors deteriorated

Advise slight corrosion around nearside jacking point

Advise slight play felt at both rear hubs

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security upper inner wing area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Upper inner wing area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 88,573 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2020

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 88,112 miles

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

Offside Front inner sill/step corroded

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 188,110 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 82,482 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 May 2018 82,482 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2017 81,821 miles

Front Slight imbalance on Front service brakes

Rear Slight imbalance on rear service brakes

Fail 22 May 2017 81,755 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 90,803 miles

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

leisure battery tray heavily corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2016 90,803 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

leisure battery tray heavily corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2015 89,712 miles

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

exhaust in poor condition

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 21 Jul 2014 88,545 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 87,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 86,600 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 85,866 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 85,583 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 85,583 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 84,368 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 84,368 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 83,838 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 83,838 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 82,006 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 82,006 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 80,798 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 80,798 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2005 79,666 miles

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

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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R843 CWW is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R843 CWW, 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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R843 CWW is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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