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S266 BVO

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,479 mi
Last recorded128,479 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS266 BVO
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 128,479 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 123,957 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 121,860 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 121,845 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2015 118,550 miles

nearside front side marker not working

offside rear position lamp half lit

offside rear side marker not working

Fail 11 May 2015 118,550 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front side marker not working

offside rear position lamp half lit

offside rear side marker not working

Pass 6 May 2014 112,798 miles

exhaust mntg!!

number plate background?

Pass 11 May 2013 107,911 miles

exhaust mounting missing

h/brake travel

Pass 12 May 2012 103,900 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 103,900 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 97,759 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 May 2011 97,655 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 955,222 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 89,806 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Mar 2009 89,762 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 86,120 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 May 2007 84,885 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 75,488 miles

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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S266 BVO is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S266 BVO, 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 S266 BVO registered?

S266 BVO is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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