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S274 YSU

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

60,228 mi
Last recorded60,228 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS274 YSU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 60,228 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 60,144 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 60,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 59,689 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 59,688 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill and inner step (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 57,893 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 57,891 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 56,957 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 56,947 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed two hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 55,497 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 55,496 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 53,454 miles

Nearside doorstep excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

Nearside upper sidemarker inop

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

Fail 4 Mar 2017 53,452 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside doorstep excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

Nearside upper sidemarker inop

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 50,781 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside washer jet in-op

Fail 27 Mar 2015 48,104 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 48,104 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 47,041 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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 45,520 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 44,031 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 41,403 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 40,092 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2009 37,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 37,299 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 34,756 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 32,272 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2007 32,272 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre excessively perished

Pass 3 Nov 2005 30,254 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 30,254 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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S274 YSU is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S274 YSU, 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 S274 YSU registered?

S274 YSU is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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