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R874 VSE

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

122,595 mi
Last recorded122,595 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR874 VSE
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2026 122,595 miles

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

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

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

battery carrier corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2025 120,540 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 120,534 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 119,024 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 118,934 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 117,373 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 113,929 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 111,989 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 104,736 miles

engine oil leak

Offside Rear wheel arch liner insecure

Pass 4 Jul 2017 95,497 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2017 95,483 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2016 87,435 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 83,942 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 82,170 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 82,170 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 81,440 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 79,369 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 77,876 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 75,521 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 72,840 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 70,250 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 66,584 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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R874 VSE is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R874 VSE, 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 R874 VSE registered?

R874 VSE is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R874 VSE shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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