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R85 LHT

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,925 mi
Last recorded84,925 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR85 LHT
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 84,925 miles

Central Lower Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mounting rubbers cracking . (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 84,495 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 83,338 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 82,574 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 81,080 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 81,061 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 80,264 miles

Central Lower Exhaust silencer slightly loose (Exhaust rubbers started to crack) (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 79,896 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 78,638 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 74,963 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 73,481 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 72,022 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 71,887 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 69,882 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 69,533 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 69,523 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 67,180 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 64,301 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 61,037 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 58,870 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 56,342 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 53,266 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 48,645 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 48,638 miles

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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R85 LHT is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R85 LHT, 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

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What year was R85 LHT registered?

R85 LHT is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 4 June 1998.

Is R85 LHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R85 LHT shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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