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L7 SOB

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

56,061 mi
Last recorded56,061 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 SOB
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 56,061 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2026 56,061 miles

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 54,737 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 53,944 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 53,921 miles

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

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front chassis legs and strut towers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 53,377 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s inner cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 52,817 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 51,451 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2021 51,451 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 50,206 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 49,261 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 49,015 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 48,267 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front non obligatory sidelight inop

Fail 24 Jul 2017 48,266 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step next to chassis mount (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front non obligatory sidelight inop

Pass 27 Jul 2016 47,037 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 46,566 miles

steel brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2014 41,565 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 37,341 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 37,295 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 34,051 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 31,914 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 31,904 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 29,079 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 29,079 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 28,179 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Aug 2008 28,179 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 26,123 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2007 26,123 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 23,393 miles

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

Nearside Inner Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Jul 2006 23,393 miles

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

Nearside Inner Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2005 20,110 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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L7 SOB is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 L7 SOB, 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 L7 SOB registered?

L7 SOB is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for L7 SOB shows 31 tests with a 71% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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