1998 Fiat Ducato 2.8L Diesel · R855 BDC
1998 Fiat Ducato (2.8L, diesel). First registered 01/11/2001. Recorded mileage 56,061 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- FIAT DUCATO
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/08/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,061 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2800cc
R855 BDC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2025
- 56,061 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (26 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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R855 BDC Mileage History
- 23/06/202254,958 mi
- 03/06/202455,879 mi+921 mi
- 18/06/202455,879 mi
- 13/06/202556,044 mi+165 mi
- 11/08/202556,061 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 352 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R855 BDC 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 (R855 BDC) between June 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (26 issues), Brakes (17 issues), Bodywork (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 53 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 Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a b”; “Upper All outline marker lamps not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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