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S265 UOW

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

72,676 mi
Last recorded72,676 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS265 UOW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 72,676 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 69,317 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 69,317 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 66,309 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 63,787 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 63,787 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 60,709 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 57,086 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 57,086 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2019 51,898 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 48,516 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 48,485 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2017 42,884 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 39,469 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 38,455 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 36,880 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 36,321 miles

slight noise n/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 15 Apr 2013 36,312 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

slight noise n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 16 Apr 2012 34,936 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 34,933 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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 Apr 2011 33,150 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 32,301 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 32,299 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 32,278 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 32,278 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 31,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 29,334 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 25,559 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 20,749 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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S265 UOW is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 S265 UOW, 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 UOW registered?

S265 UOW is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 8 August 1998.

Is S265 UOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S265 UOW shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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