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S288 UTD

1999 Fiat Ducato

Maroon Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,044 mi
Last recorded105,044 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Fiat Ducato64,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS288 UTD
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2012 105,044 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 97,874 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/rear tyre worn on outer edge

slight damage to rear light units

some corrosion to rear shockers

some damage to side door

Fail 6 Dec 2010 97,858 miles

Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Corrosion to rear shock absorbers

Damage to both rear light units

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R tyre bald on outer edge

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 91,147 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear bumpstops missing

drivers seat worn

n/side sill corroded

slight damage to o/s/front wheel rim

slight ovality on front brakes

smaller mirror fitted to n/side

some damage to body and sills

tow bar electrics damaged

Fail 1 Sep 2009 91,126 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear bumpstops missing

drivers seat worn

n/side sill corroded

slight damage to o/s/front wheel rim

slight ovality on front brakes

smaller mirror fitted to n/side

some damage to body and sills

tow bar electrics damaged

Pass 7 Aug 2008 85,727 miles

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

near side mirror replaced with smaller glass

slight damage n/s/rear light unit

Fail 4 Aug 2008 85,727 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

near side mirror replaced with smaller glass

poss damage to nearside front hub due to track rod end loose

slight damage n/s/rear light unit

Pass 18 Jun 2007 78,408 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s front tyre wall damaged

sump damaged

Fail 6 Jun 2007 78,317 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s front tyre wall damaged

o/s inner cv boot damaged

sump damaged

Pass 6 May 2006 74,684 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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S288 UTD is a 1999 Fiat Ducato in Maroon with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 64,252 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 S288 UTD, 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 27 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S288 UTD is a 1999 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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