1998 Fiat Ducato 2.8L Diesel · R855 BDC
1998 Fiat Ducato (2.8L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1998. Recorded mileage 56,061 miles. MOT expired on 09 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FIAT DUCATO
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,061 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R855 BDC Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2025
- 56,061 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (46 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Fiat Ducato (R855 BDC) between April 2007 and August 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 11 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (46 issues), Brakes (26 issues), Bodywork (26 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 90 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a b”.
R855 BDC Mileage History
- 16/04/200725,749 mi
- 03/07/200828,269 mi+2,520 mi
- 23/01/201035,340 mi+7,071 mi
- 23/01/201035,340 mi
- 05/03/201139,143 mi+3,803 mi
- 11/04/201344,527 mi+5,384 mi
- 09/04/201446,094 mi+1,567 mi
- 29/04/201546,954 mi+860 mi
- 19/04/201648,900 mi+1,946 mi
- 26/05/201650,298 mi+1,398 mi
- 02/06/201751,428 mi+1,130 mi
- 05/06/201751,435 mi+7 mi
- 16/06/201851,597 mi+162 mi
- 16/08/201851,902 mi+305 mi
- 16/08/201851,902 mi
- 20/01/202053,195 mi+1,293 mi
- 26/04/202154,186 mi+991 mi
- 28/04/202154,189 mi+3 mi
- 10/06/202154,229 mi+40 mi
- 23/06/202154,248 mi+19 mi
- 22/06/202254,955 mi+707 mi
- 23/06/202254,958 mi+3 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 1,654 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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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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