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MU 4742

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

70,286 mi
Last recorded70,286 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU 4742
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 70,286 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both nearside/offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 70,271 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 68,182 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both nearside/offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 66,506 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 66,066 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 65,727 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 64,578 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has stone chip in center lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 64,337 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 64,337 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 63,951 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust mounts detereated

Pass 11 Nov 2016 63,293 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

exhaust mounts detereated

Fail 7 Nov 2016 63,291 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 61,873 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 59,504 miles

exhaust rubber hangers detereated

nearside headlamp slightly reduced light compared to offside headlamp

Pass 7 Jan 2014 56,997 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

near side head lamp slightly dull

near side rear brake binding

Pass 25 Oct 2012 56,974 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 56,654 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 56,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 56,264 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 55,324 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 55,127 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 46,734 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 45,154 miles

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

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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MU 4742 is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 MU 4742, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MU 4742 registered?

MU 4742 is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is MU 4742 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MU 4742 shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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