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S878 RDX

1998 Fiat Ducato

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

95,014 mi
Last recorded95,014 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS878 RDX
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 95,014 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 95,006 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 93,458 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 92,101 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 89,365 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 89,357 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside and nearside inner sill under step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

general surface rust on suspension and chassis

Pass 19 Nov 2020 85,793 miles

Offside Inner sill has a hole and corrosion outside of prescribed area

Pass 25 Apr 2019 81,715 miles

o/s & n/s inner sill steps corroded.

Pass 16 Apr 2018 78,164 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 75,309 miles

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

Radaitor crossmember slight corrosion o/s

Fail 10 Apr 2017 75,306 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Radaitor crossmember slight corrosion o/s

Pass 21 Apr 2016 72,051 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 6,577 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 65,680 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 57,871 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 50,321 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 43,828 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 43,808 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 36,283 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 28,241 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 27,743 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 27,735 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 23,718 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 19,788 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 16,364 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 16,364 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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S878 RDX is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 S878 RDX, 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 S878 RDX registered?

S878 RDX is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 4 September 1998.

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