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R870 WLF

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

68,699 mi
Last recorded68,699 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR870 WLF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 68,699 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 67,749 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner rack arm slight play

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner rack arm slight play

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 May 2024 67,719 miles

Brake lever pivot excessively tight handbrake (1.1.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (follow yellow marker) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting follow yellow marker (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch behind strut (follow yellow marker) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting by front rad support (follow yellow marker) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (follow yellow marker) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting follow yellow marker (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (follow yellow marker) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding both front wheels (1.2.1 (f))

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner rack arm slight play

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner rack arm slight play

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 May 2023 66,849 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 May 2023 66,848 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking pipes going onto rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 65,378 miles

Front slight oil from power steering rack

Pass 8 Jun 2021 64,193 miles

UNDERNEATH HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Pass 21 May 2019 63,748 miles

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

slight corrosion inner cills /floor

Pass 16 May 2018 63,032 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 63,032 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 31 May 2017 62,848 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion inner cills/floor

Pass 27 Feb 2016 62,202 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 58,587 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

hazard switch faded

Fail 13 Feb 2015 58,587 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 57,711 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eight seats fitted excluding driver at time of test

hazard switch faded

Fail 26 Nov 2013 57,707 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eight seats fitted excluding driver at time of test

hazard switch faded

Pass 9 Oct 2012 56,740 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside sidedoor opens but slightly jams

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 53,098 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 52,025 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Most seat bases in rear of vehicle mounting bolts loose

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 51,117 miles

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

Coolant leak radiator area

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 49,859 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 47,999 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1d)

Fail 25 Oct 2007 47,999 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 44,429 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.5.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 39,178 miles

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

oil leak

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 WLF is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 R870 WLF, 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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R870 WLF is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R870 WLF shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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