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S265 DHW

1998 Fiat Ducato

Red Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

79,934 mi
Last recorded79,934 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS265 DHW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2026 79,934 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 79,385 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 78,206 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 78,206 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 74,444 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 70,704 miles

front anti-roll bar rubbers slightly perished

signs of corrosion under battery. unable to inspect

vehicle under sealed. signs of surface corrosion

Fail 22 Jul 2020 70,404 miles

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

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

front anti-roll bar rubbers slightly perished

signs of corrosion under battery. unable to inspect

vehicle under sealed. signs of surface corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2018 66,865 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 66,537 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 65,573 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 64,028 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 61,023 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 61,023 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 59,436 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 59,436 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering wheel locking device missing (2.1.6)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 54,863 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 48,249 miles

extensive surface corrosion to underbody

slight corrosion to front cross member

this vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Pass 23 Aug 2011 44,168 miles

corrosion to n/s outer sill

corrosion to o/s/f inner sill

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracked

o/s/r indicator flashes a bit white

slight oil leak

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/r wheel bearings

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 22 Aug 2011 44,168 miles

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

corrosion to n/s outer sill

corrosion to o/s/f inner sill

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

o/s/r indicator flashing a bit white

slight oil leak

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 17 Aug 2011 44,168 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

corrosion to n/s outer sill

corrosion to o/s inner and outer sill

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

o/s/r indicator flashing a bit white

slight oil leak

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 16 Jul 2010 41,823 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Jul 2010 41,823 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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power steering pipes corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2009 40,539 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 40,539 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2008 39,437 miles

offside rear tyre tread perished

Fail 12 Aug 2008 39,417 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to underbody/sills outside prescribed areas

offside rear tyre tread cut/perished

Pass 25 Jul 2007 38,341 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 38,321 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 35,413 miles

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

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

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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S265 DHW is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in Red with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 S265 DHW, 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 S265 DHW registered?

S265 DHW is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 21 November 1998.

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