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R896 BCA

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

37,723 mi
Last recorded37,723 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR896 BCA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 37,723 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2026 37,721 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (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

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

Pass 6 May 2025 37,032 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 36,471 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated lever travel reserve (1.1.6 (d))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under neath oil sump corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2023 34,480 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever travel reserve (1.1.6 (d))

Underneath oil sump corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2023 34,471 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Underneath oil sump corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2022 32,805 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 32,801 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 32,140 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 31,187 miles

Trailer board fitted to bike rack, N/S position lamp inoperative

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Mar 2020 31,187 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Trailer board fitted to bike rack, N/S position lamp inoperative

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Mar 2019 28,855 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 May 2012 28,314 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 28,169 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 27,452 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 26,563 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 25,818 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 24,342 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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R896 BCA is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R896 BCA, 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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R896 BCA is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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