MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,721 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
exhaust system corroded
front & rear no. plates deteriorated
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Body has slight corrosion under vehicle bumper supports (6.1.B.2)
corroded exhaust system
Headlamp aim too low both front (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid cleaned out pump (8.2.3)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
front x member slight corrosion
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
front x member slight corrosion
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
all wheel bearings slight play
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
all wheel bearings slight play
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
fuel hose in engine bay slighlty deteriated
slight play in all wheel bearings
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
n/s/r top marker lens missing
slight corrosion n/s/f & front to rear brake pipes
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
n/s/r top marker lens missing
slight corrosion n/s/f & front to rear brake pipes
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato?
Based on 1,962,737 MOT tests across 142,446 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S278 YSU is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 S278 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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How do I check the history of S278 YSU?
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What year was S278 YSU registered?
S278 YSU is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 23 December 1998.
Is S278 YSU safe to buy?
The MOT history for S278 YSU shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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