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R881 NDM

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,086 mi
Last recorded80,086 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR881 NDM
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 80,086 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Undertray insecure

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp lens damaged but not showing white light to rear

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2026 80,069 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Showing white light to rear (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Undertray insecure

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp lens damaged but not showing white light to rear

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2025 78,034 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded across steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 77,323 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front brake pipe mounts corroded

front inner wing panels corroded

radiator support corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2023 76,531 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front inner arches , cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

corrosion to front suspension componets

Pass 5 Apr 2022 76,074 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

front radiator/crossmember holed and corroded

front suspension and brake components corroded

n/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

o/s/f brake pipe mount corroded

o/s/f inner upper chassis leg corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2022 76,073 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

front radiator/crossmember holed and corroded

front suspension and brake components corroded

n/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

o/s/f brake pipe mount corroded

o/s/f inner upper chassis leg corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2021 75,612 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 73,625 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 70,687 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 70,673 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 68,582 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 64,558 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 61,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight play in nearside and offside front wheel bearings

Pass 5 Mar 2013 59,514 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 57,722 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 57,692 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 54,989 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 50,441 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 46,078 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 46,078 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2008 43,631 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 43,631 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2007 38,038 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 33,162 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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R881 NDM 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 80%.

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 R881 NDM, 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 R881 NDM registered?

R881 NDM is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R881 NDM shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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