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R870 GDX

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,143 mi
Last recorded101,143 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR870 GDX
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 101,143 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills and steps repaired and undersealed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2026 101,122 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength chassis /outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills and steps repaired and undersealed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2025 101,021 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2025 101,021 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 101,012 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 1,000 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front chassis holed outsides perscribed area

Pass 26 Apr 2023 100,991 miles

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner wings and sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 100,991 miles

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner wings and sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 100,964 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2021 100,948 miles

Central Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded all (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 100,924 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on n/s & o/s front inner wheel arches

excessive corrosion on drivers door step outside prescribed area

n/s & o/s headlamp masks fitted

under seal covering steel brake pipe from front to rear

Fail 29 Feb 2016 100,924 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on n/s & o/s front inner wheel arches

excessive corrosion on drivers door step outside prescribed area

exhaust rubbers broken but still well supported

under seal covering steel brake pipe from front to rear

Pass 28 Jul 2014 100,660 miles

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

exhaust system excesivly corroded

n/s sill exesivlly corroded but outside of 30cm of seatbelt anchorage

n/s/r +o/s/r wheel bearings have slight play

power steering pipes slightly damp

rear brake hose ferrul corroded

slight corrosion o/s/f inner wheel arch

Fail 23 Jul 2014 100,659 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

exhaust system excesivly corroded

n/s sill exesivlly corroded but outside of 30cm of seatbelt anchorage

n/s/r +o/s/r wheel bearings have slight play

power steering pipes slightly damp

rear brake hose ferrul corroded

slight corrosion o/s/f inner wheel arch

Pass 27 Jun 2013 94,226 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 94,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all 4 tyres cracking

Pass 12 Jun 2012 88,057 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 88,057 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 86,382 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 86,353 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 83,112 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 79,689 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 75,822 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 75,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 73,230 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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R870 GDX is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc 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 R870 GDX, 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 R870 GDX registered?

R870 GDX is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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