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R898 NPN

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

73,916 mi
Last recorded73,916 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR898 NPN
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 73,916 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 71,769 miles

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

Offside sill / doorstep / outrigger corroded considerably

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

extensive welded repair to vehicle

windscreen wipers could be better

Fail 17 Apr 2025 71,769 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside sill / doorstep / outrigger corroded considerably

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

extensive welded repair to vehicle

windscreen wipers could be better

Pass 16 Nov 2023 71,401 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

both lower door steps & outer sills badly corroded - not within 30cm of mounting points

exhaust corroded

headlamps levelling switch not present

very o/s front chassis badly corroded - not within 30cm of mounting points

Fail 30 Oct 2023 71,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

both lower door steps & outer sills badly corroded - not within 30cm of mounting points

exhaust corroded

headlamps levelling switch not available

very o/s front chassis badly corroded - not within 30cm of mounting points

Pass 31 Oct 2022 70,318 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

headlamp levelling device switch not present

o/s outer sill & both lower door steps badly corroded - just outside 30cm of mounting points

Pass 1 Nov 2021 69,555 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

considerable surface cracks and perish marks in nearside rear tyre

engine area oily underneath

front inner wings and chassis areas corroded

headlamp adjuster mechanism control "not fitted"

sills and doorsteps corroded considerably

Pass 2 Nov 2020 68,237 miles

footwells and sills corroded

headlamp levelling device switch not present

reversing lamp inoperative

Fail 30 Oct 2020 68,237 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis / outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

footwells and sills corroded

reversing lamp inoperative

Pass 18 Oct 2019 67,834 miles

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 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))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wings & chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded & mounting rubbers weak

lower doorsteps & outer sills corroded - not within 30cm of mounting points

reversing lamp inoperative

Fail 18 Oct 2019 67,834 miles

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

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 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))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wings & chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded & mounting rubbers weak

lower doorsteps & outer sills corroded - not within 30cm of mounting points

reversing lamp inoperative

Pass 22 Oct 2018 66,755 miles

Offside Front Inner wing corroded

engine area oily underneath

front footwells corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2018 66,754 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger / inner sill section within 30 cm of wishbone mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger / inner sill section within 30 cm of wishbone rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner wing corroded

engine area oily underneath

front footwells corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2017 65,551 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 ()

inner front wheel arches corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2016 64,773 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 64,765 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 62,827 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 59,727 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 56,850 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 55,705 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 52,364 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 50,074 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 43,073 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 42,604 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 42,604 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

handbrake cables rusted

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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R898 NPN 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 72%.

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 R898 NPN, 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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R898 NPN is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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