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R843 NRR

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests34 (22 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

50,054 mi
Last recorded50,054 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 50,054 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2026 50,054 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 49,462 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MOST STEEL BRAKE PIPES COATED WITH GREASE OR UNDERSEAL (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (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))

PLATIC COVER HAS BEEN STUCK OVER ACCESS HOLE ON O/S/F INNER ARCH

Fail 28 Apr 2025 49,462 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MOST STEEL BRAKE PIPES COATED WITH GREASE OR UNDERSEAL (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (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))

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

PLATIC COVER HAS BEEN STUCK OVER ACCESS HOLE ON O/S/F INNER ARCH

Pass 22 Apr 2024 48,727 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2023 47,602 miles

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

body corroded not within prescribed areas

Pass 5 Apr 2022 46,845 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 44,917 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2020 44,917 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 44,563 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All- covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Service brake grabbing slightly Both rear (1.2.1 (c))

Sills corroded but not withing prescribed area

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 44,563 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Nearside front sub frame (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All- covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Service brake grabbing slightly Both rear (1.2.1 (c))

Sills corroded but not withing prescribed area

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 43,460 miles

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

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 43,460 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 41,119 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017 40,925 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inside inner arch marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Excessive corrosion around mounting area (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Excessive corrosion around mounting point (6.1.D.1a)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both front jacking points (2.4.A.3)

Both front inner arch heavily corroded

Both front sills heavily corroded

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Showing heavy signs of corrosion (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 39,831 miles

Nearside Front Brake grabbing slightly

Pass 4 Aug 2015 37,977 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 36,958 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 36,942 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 35,724 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front tyre has slight wear on inner edge

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2013 35,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front tyre has slight wear on inner edge

Oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2012 34,905 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 34,905 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 33,824 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/f brake disc corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2011 33,824 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/f brake disc corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2011 32,135 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 32,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 29,483 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 27,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

nearside front & both rear tyres deteriorated & cracking.

Pass 11 Sep 2008 25,065 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 23,379 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 23,376 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 21,064 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2006 18,627 miles

Corrosion on OSF brake pipes

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

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

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 NRR is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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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R843 NRR is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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