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R856 CET

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

94,206 mi
Last recorded94,206 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR856 CET
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 94,206 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 93,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 91,292 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2023 88,099 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Front

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 86,861 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Front

Pass 8 Jun 2021 80,009 miles

Offside Front Slight Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 76,010 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Light Broken

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 75,437 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2018 75,027 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear On Axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 74,147 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 74,142 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

registration plate deteriorated both front and rear (6.3.1d)

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2014 73,662 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 73,612 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 71,731 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 71,266 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 71,259 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 70,570 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both number plates detiorated

Pass 17 Aug 2006 64,931 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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R856 CET is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R856 CET, 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 R856 CET registered?

R856 CET is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R856 CET safe to buy?

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