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S276 YSU

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,628 mi
Last recorded87,628 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS276 YSU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 87,628 miles

Exhaust mounting defective All (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All parts corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear part corroded and slightly damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2025 87,628 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective All (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All parts corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear part corroded and slightly damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 87,235 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 86,801 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

steering noisy no play or movement

various welded repairs

Fail 5 Oct 2022 86,801 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

steering noisy no play or movement

various welded repairs

Pass 24 Sep 2021 84,720 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2021 84,708 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 84,024 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

corrosion underside/chassis

exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated

exhaust system corroded

front chassis legs corroded

oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2019 83,880 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

corrosion underside /chassis

exhaust corroded

exhaust rubbers deteriated

Pass 31 Oct 2018 83,693 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play all (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion underside/chassis

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2018 83,692 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play all (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion underside/chassis

oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2017 83,503 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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2017 83,498 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

corrosion underside/chassis

exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2016 82,555 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes corroded

corrosion underside/chassis

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2016 82,555 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

brake pipes corroded

corrosion underside/chassis

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

Pass 22 May 2015 80,699 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 16 May 2014 79,604 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 May 2014 79,604 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 76,218 miles

front springs rusty

under steps area starting to corrode

Pass 31 Jul 2012 72,681 miles

nearside front door step slightly corroded along step / sill

secondary rear reg plate not illuminated

very slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

very slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 24 Jul 2012 72,681 miles

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

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

nearside front door step slightly corroded along step / sill

secondary rear reg plate not illuminated

very slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

very slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 29 Jul 2011 68,939 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 29 Jul 2011 68,939 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 11 Jul 2011 68,847 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

front cross member / radiator support beam corroded and holed

nearside front inner wheel arch badly corroded and holed around outer

offside front inner wheel arch badly corroded and holed around outer edges

signs of coolant leaking from radiator

slight earth fault on rear lights on trailor board

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 26 Jul 2010 65,300 miles

front brake pipe along lower bulk head slightly corroded

o/s washer jet partially mis-alighned

rear reg plate not clearly visble in current position

Pass 10 Aug 2009 62,197 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 58,556 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 53,488 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 47,038 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 40,105 miles

nearside front inner disc surface corroding and reducing braking area

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 YSU is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S276 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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S276 YSU is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 2 September 1998.

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The MOT history for S276 YSU shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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