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M298 ACK

1998 Fiat Ducato

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

119,502 mi
Last recorded119,502 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM298 ACK
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2013 119,502 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust mountings starting to split

front brake pads look low

inner and outer sill repaired and undersealed

o/s/f chassis leg repaired and under sealed

Fail 19 Jul 2013 119,433 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust mountings starting to split

front brake pads look low

inner and outer sill repaired and undersealed

o/s/f chassis leg repaired and under sealed

Pass 28 Jun 2012 118,720 miles

n/s repeater loose

o/s/r spring assistor fractured

Fail 18 Jun 2012 118,716 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

nearside side repeater loose

offside rear spring assister fractured

Pass 20 Jun 2011 114,703 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust rubber mountings splitting / cracking advise new

load sensing valve not moving when brakes applied

steering rack bellows appear damp but no leak at time of test

Pass 16 Jun 2010 109,318 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 109,301 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 103,227 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 103,212 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 98,688 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 Jun 2008 98,672 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 91,279 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 87,450 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 87,440 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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

front number plate has water damage †o/s/r lamp cracked

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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M298 ACK is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 M298 ACK, 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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M298 ACK is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 27 January 1998.

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