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S276 CUG

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

71,180 mi
Last recorded71,180 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS276 CUG
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 71,180 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp it has an object on the lens or source but does not have an adverse effect on light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 68,662 miles

Exhaust rubbers/mountings missing/deteriorated various

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside & Offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Hazard light switch reqs attention

Oil leak, but not excessive Various/unknown (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp bulb flickering

Pass 8 Apr 2024 65,510 miles

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 65,488 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack fixing bolts missing (2.1.2 (c) (i))

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 60,531 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 60,525 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 57,068 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2022 57,038 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 51,800 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear light lenses have been darkened

Fail 13 Apr 2021 51,789 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear light lenses have been darkened

Pass 12 Sep 2018 48,087 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 47,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside inner step slightly corroded

Offside mirror body damaged

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2014 46,487 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 46,485 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 46,387 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 42,606 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 38,821 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust tail pipe deteriated

front radiator support panel heavily corroded and holed but within a prescribed area, in need of attention

o/s/r top marker light inop

Pass 2 Sep 2011 36,163 miles

front bolt on crossmember inwhich holds radiater and fans is heavily corroded and in need of replacing

Pass 7 Mar 2011 36,127 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 33,722 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 33,656 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 28,871 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 28,870 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 28,066 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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S276 CUG is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 S276 CUG, 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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S276 CUG is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 26 August 1998.

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