1998 Fiat Ducato 2.5L Diesel · R162 AOW
1998 Fiat Ducato (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 1998. Recorded mileage 56,971 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- FIAT DUCATO
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,971 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R162 AOW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2026
- 56,971 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R162 AOW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Fiat Ducato (R162 AOW) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))”; “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
R162 AOW Mileage History
- 20/07/202353,858 mi
- 25/07/202455,745 mi+1,887 mi
- 30/06/202555,880 mi+135 mi
- 08/07/202656,965 mi+1,085 mi
- 09/07/202656,971 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 1,048 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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