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H1 USU

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

68,922 mi
Last recorded68,922 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH1 USU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 68,922 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 66,255 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 64,457 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Both mountings after cat starting to split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Underside of drivers step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 64,457 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Both mountings after cat starting to split (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Underside of drivers step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 61,141 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 61,141 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 58,610 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 58,610 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 56,955 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 54,168 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 51,762 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 49,725 miles

Centre exhaust silencer box corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 46,817 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 44,473 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 42,425 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 41,153 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 41,111 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 38,737 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front radiator crossmember corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2010 36,903 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 35,032 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 32,095 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 30,166 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 27,439 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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H1 USU is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 H1 USU, 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 H1 USU registered?

H1 USU is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is H1 USU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H1 USU shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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