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CSZ 1197

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

116,391 mi
Last recorded116,391 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCSZ 1197
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 116,391 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2026 116,386 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by radiator support mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 114,769 miles

Offside Front radiator support area corroded&holed

Fail 5 Mar 2025 114,748 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front radiator support area corroded&holed

Pass 21 Mar 2024 113,778 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front holed around radiator support

Fail 14 Mar 2024 113,761 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front holed around radiator support

Pass 20 Mar 2023 112,148 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 110,663 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 110,272 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 109,010 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 108,561 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 108,561 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 106,492 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 105,213 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 105,213 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 103,661 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 102,848 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 102,848 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 101,453 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 99,641 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 90,136 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Fail 22 Mar 2011 90,132 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 2 Sep 2010 89,130 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 86,872 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 84,873 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 82,362 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 79,034 miles

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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CSZ 1197 is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 CSZ 1197, 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 CSZ 1197 registered?

CSZ 1197 is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is CSZ 1197 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CSZ 1197 shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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