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S281 YSU

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,022 mi
Last recorded51,022 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS281 YSU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2026 51,022 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working Both sides (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Wheel bearing has slight play All four bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 48,490 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 48,490 miles

Emissions unable to be completed oil level below the min mark (8.2.2.2 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 44,422 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 44,422 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 42,832 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective all rubbers perished (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 38,111 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all rubber mounts perished (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 38,107 miles

Brake valve leaking rear pressure load valve repaired with braze and leaking brake fluid (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective all rubber mounts perished (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 36,355 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 36,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 36,345 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 35,677 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 35,677 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rubbers cracking (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 34,881 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 34,881 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 33,831 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 33,203 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 32,336 miles

advise front radiator support badly corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2014 30,526 miles

Front crossmember/radiator bracket corroded.

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 29,516 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 29,499 miles

both rear tyres perished sidewalls

Fail 9 Jul 2012 29,499 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres perished sidewalls

Pass 4 Jul 2011 28,511 miles

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

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

slight corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test covered in thick underseal/grease

Pass 12 Jul 2010 26,507 miles

nsf lower ball joint slight play/wear

nsf wheel bearing slight play/wear

rear wheel bearings slight play/wear

Pass 8 Jul 2009 24,604 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 22,186 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 20,889 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 19,607 miles

Surface cracks on outer walls of all four tyres.

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 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 S281 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 S281 YSU registered?

S281 YSU is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 December 1998.

Is S281 YSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S281 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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