1998 Fiat Ducato 1.9L Diesel · R353 GDL
1998 Fiat Ducato (1.9L, diesel). First registered 13/02/1998. Recorded mileage 36,925 miles. MOT valid until 12/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- FIAT DUCATO
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 36,925 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1929cc
R353 GDL Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
- 36,925 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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R353 GDL Mileage History
- 09/02/200622,446 mi
- 09/02/200622,446 mi
- 09/08/200725,357 mi+2,911 mi
- 10/01/200926,991 mi+1,634 mi
- 23/03/201128,743 mi+1,752 mi
- 22/05/201330,231 mi+1,488 mi
- 29/05/201532,468 mi+2,237 mi
- 03/06/201633,042 mi+574 mi
- 22/08/201734,393 mi+1,351 mi
- 14/08/201835,159 mi+766 mi
- 18/08/201835,159 mi
- 16/06/202236,887 mi+1,728 mi
- 17/06/202236,889 mi+2 mi
- 13/10/202536,913 mi+24 mi
- 14/10/202536,925 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 736 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
R353 GDL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Fiat Ducato (R353 GDL) between February 2006 and October 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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 Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
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