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S281 DWH

1998 Fiat Ducato

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

71,440 mi
Last recorded71,440 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS281 DWH
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 71,440 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear x member corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2015 71,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear x member corroded

Pass 1 May 2014 70,765 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

exhaust rubbers deteriating

Pass 25 Apr 2013 69,997 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside sill coroded

Pass 1 May 2012 69,231 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust rubber starting to deteriate

nearside and off side rear sills startint to corred

nearside mirror glass cracked

offside front cv boot signs of grease but no visable cracks or splits

Pass 5 May 2011 68,019 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 May 2010 66,354 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 64,207 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2008 61,674 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 58,888 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 56,002 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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S281 DWH is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S281 DWH, 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 S281 DWH registered?

S281 DWH is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 25 September 1998.

Is S281 DWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S281 DWH shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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