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R891 RSA

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

50,672 mi
Last recorded50,672 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR891 RSA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2026 50,672 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

welding repairs coverd in underseal

Fail 12 Jul 2026 50,672 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

welding repairs coverd in underseal

Fail 7 Jul 2026 50,667 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

general underbody corrosion

welding repairs covered in underseal

Pass 6 May 2025 46,387 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion repairs covered in underseal

general underbody corrosion

Fail 19 Apr 2025 46,353 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point areas x2 - marked areas with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired front subframe rear mounting area not continuously seam welded and areas missed - marked areas with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired front subframe rear mounting area not continuously seam welded and areas missed - marked areas with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner step area not continuously seam welded - marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside front subframe front mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside upper turret areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear chassis rail areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside front inner wheel arch areas poor repair but not in prescribed areas

oil residue engine areas

Fail 18 Dec 2024 46,331 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at chassis areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at outrigger/inner step areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/step areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at outrigger/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule above rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside - inner wheel arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner sill/step areas corroded outside of prescribed areas

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside - several areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside - shock absorber upper mounting prescribed areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside - anchor mounting areas corroded at chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside - leaf spring shackle mounting prescribed areas corroded at chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy nearside & offside (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear nearside & offside - shock absorber shrouds deteriorated

Trailer electrical socket insecure and damaged to casing (4.10 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside & offside (3.4 (b) (i))

entire chassis corroded and covered with underseal

Fail 1 Apr 2024 46,028 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill -step area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 9 Mar 2023 45,664 miles

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

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

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

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

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

under side of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 23 Mar 2022 44,639 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 44,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 43,191 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 41,989 miles

oil leak at sump area

parts of underside coated in underseal

slight play at o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 4 May 2018 41,380 miles

brake pipes coated

oil leak

parts of underside coated in sealer

slight play at n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play at n/s/r wheel bearing

slight play at o/s/f ball joint

slight play at o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 9 May 2017 40,530 miles

brake pipes coated

oil leak

parts of underside that are coated cant be fully seen

play at o/s/f wheel bearing

play at o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 11 May 2016 39,598 miles

brake pipes coated

exhaust corroded

maximum allowable play at o/s/r wheel bearing

parts of underside that are coated cant be fully seen

play at both front wheel bearings

play at n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 29 Apr 2015 38,274 miles

brake pipes heavily coated, not tested

n/s/f top strut bearing rough

oil leak around sump area

slight kick on both front brakes

slight play on all 4 wheel bearings

Pass 17 May 2014 36,956 miles

brake pipes coated, not tested

front pads look low

slight play in all 4 wheel bearings

Pass 10 May 2013 35,678 miles

all brake pipes heavily coated, not tested

o/s/r tyre worn on edge

Pass 10 May 2012 32,939 miles

brake pipes heavily coated, not tested

slight play on all 4 bearings

Pass 6 May 2011 31,150 miles

brake pipes coated in grease

front brake imbalance high at 24%

slight play on all 4 wheel bearings

small chip in zone b of windscreen

Pass 4 May 2010 28,521 miles

brake pipes coated, not tested

slight kick on front brakes

slight play on all 4 wheel bearings

Pass 9 May 2009 26,183 miles

all b/pipe coated

very slight play all wheel bearing

Pass 6 May 2008 24,697 miles

front brake imbalance high

Pass 3 May 2007 22,222 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 20,645 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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R891 RSA is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc 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 R891 RSA, 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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R891 RSA is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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