CarVerify

Free Car Check

R851 JEU

1998 Fiat Ducato

Green Diesel 2499cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,292 mi
Last recorded75,292 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR851 JEU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 75,292 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 75,240 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 71,205 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 71,204 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 69,828 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 69,828 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front brake pipes undersealed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 66,900 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 65,636 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner flech panel (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 65,636 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner flech panel (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 64,119 miles

o/s/f chassis corroded

o/s/f inner sill corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2014 64,119 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

o/s/f chassis corroded

o/s/f inner sill corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2013 61,494 miles

Oil leak

n/s outter sill corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2013 61,494 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

n/s outter sill corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2012 59,147 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 59,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 56,479 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 56,479 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 53,015 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2010 52,905 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 49,993 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

power steering pipe coroded

Fail 8 Oct 2009 49,988 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion offside front chassis leg

power steering pipe coroded

Pass 26 Sep 2008 45,663 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 42,709 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 41,830 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 38,519 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
Full Fiat Ducato reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R851 JEU is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R851 JEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R851 JEU?

You can check the full history of R851 JEU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R851 JEU registered?

R851 JEU is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 17 March 1998.

Is R851 JEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R851 JEU shows 25 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R851 JEU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R851 JEU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.