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L13 HYM

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,986 mi
Last recorded133,986 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL13 HYM
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 133,986 miles

Exhaust mounting defective perishing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front and o/s/f tyres >10 years old

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play and o/s/r (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded across rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 133,310 miles

Central Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 131,450 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 129,955 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 129,925 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 128,163 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 126,405 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 126,376 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 123,924 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension components corrosion

Pass 20 May 2019 123,900 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 119,558 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2018 119,558 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2017 114,720 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 111,903 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 111,903 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

brake test not conducted due to condition of braking system

Pass 14 May 2015 108,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 May 2015 108,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 107,299 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f side marker broken

o/s/r aux stop light mot working

Pass 30 May 2013 104,277 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 May 2012 100,967 miles

Front brake disc's pitted

Fail 1 May 2012 100,967 miles

Front brake disc's pitted

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 May 2011 99,339 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 May 2010 97,559 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2009 93,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2009 93,955 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2008 92,765 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 90,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 May 2006 82,069 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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L13 HYM is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L13 HYM, 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 L13 HYM registered?

L13 HYM is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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