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R866 BAY

1998 Fiat Ducato

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

46,525 mi
Last recorded46,525 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR866 BAY
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 46,525 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 45,498 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 44,424 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 44,382 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 44,306 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 44,200 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 44,118 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 43,920 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 43,760 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 42,108 miles

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

offside front inner wheel arch has slight surface corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2016 40,948 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 39,476 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 38,685 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 38,360 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 35,914 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 34,985 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 34,426 miles

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

Slight Play All 4 Wheel Bearings.

Pass 28 Jul 2009 32,166 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2009 32,166 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 29,685 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 24,641 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 21,247 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 17,332 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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R866 BAY is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 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 R866 BAY, 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 R866 BAY registered?

R866 BAY is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R866 BAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R866 BAY shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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