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S280 YSU

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,714 mi
Last recorded68,714 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS280 YSU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 68,714 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 68,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all tyres 10 years old

Pass 8 Jun 2024 67,239 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 67,165 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 67,159 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2022 64,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2022 64,907 miles

Exhaust system insecure exhaust mountings perrished (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front crossmember disintigrated (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering OSF top chassis rail corroded under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 63,558 miles

Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 60,464 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 59,939 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 59,283 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 57,517 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 57,517 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 55,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front tyre has uneven wear

brake pipe greased

Pass 8 Sep 2015 54,303 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 54,294 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported underside of vehicle (1.9.2a)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front tyre has uneven wear

brake pipe greased

Pass 8 Sep 2014 52,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring damaged, but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

brake pipes greased

gearbox oil leak

slight bind on front brakes

Pass 14 Aug 2013 50,860 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 48,641 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 48,634 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 May 2011 47,159 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 45,779 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 44,346 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 44,335 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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Jun 2008 43,628 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advise exhaust rubber split

advise tracking

Pass 10 Jun 2008 43,628 miles

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

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

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

advise exhaust rubber split

advise tracking

Pass 23 Mar 2007 26,633 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 25,142 miles

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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S280 YSU is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S280 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 S280 YSU registered?

S280 YSU is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 7 November 1998.

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The MOT history for S280 YSU shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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