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L5 HYM

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

182,482 mi
Last recorded182,482 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 HYM
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 182,482 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective all exhaust rubber split/perishing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure/bulb holder melted

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all pipes corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective all three wipers split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 182,482 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Body component insecure spray guard insecure/rubbing on offside rear tyre (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective all exhaust rubber split/perishing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure/bulb holder melted

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all pipes corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective all three wipers split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 181,487 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective all exhaust rubbers splitting (6.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all pipes corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 181,485 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective all exhaust rubbers splitting (6.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all pipes corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower bolt on cross member supporting radiator severely corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2022 179,735 miles

Both front bolt on cross member corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2022 179,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jack point by suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Both front bolt on cross members corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2021 174,773 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 169,898 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2019 165,179 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 165,165 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x3 (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 164,213 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 164,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 159,448 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 159,433 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 151,280 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust rubber mounting missing but exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 20 Jul 2015 149,125 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 149,125 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2014 143,699 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front brake wear warning wires broken

Fail 13 May 2014 143,685 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front brake wear warning wires broken

Pass 21 May 2013 140,653 miles

exhaust rubber missing exhaust still supported

part of timing belt cover missing signs of power steering hose rubbing against belt

Pass 21 Apr 2012 134,464 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

exhaust system support rubbers deteriorating

nearside front brake warning wires broken

partial centre brake light

Pass 4 May 2011 126,387 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 126,088 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 123,589 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Vehicle has accedent damage to o/s and n/s front it has been repair but has slight distortion in inner panels

Fail 23 Jun 2009 123,533 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Vehicle has accedent damage to o/s and n/s front it has been repair but has slight distortion in inner panels

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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L5 HYM is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L5 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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L5 HYM is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 3 April 1998.

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