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S293 DWH

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,036 mi
Last recorded101,036 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS293 DWH
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2010 101,036 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 96,906 miles

exhaust system rusty and slight blow from center box

front and rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

nearside front door mirror cracked

underside of vehicle showing signs of heavy corrosion

Fail 8 Oct 2009 96,906 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

exhaust system rusty and slight blow from center box

front and rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

nearside front door mirror cracked

underside of vehicle showing signs of heavy corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2008 90,282 miles

exhaust system rusty

front brake discs in poor condition

nearside door mirror cracked

under body showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2007 81,562 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 81,562 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Sep 2006 70,616 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 70,616 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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S293 DWH is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 S293 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 S293 DWH registered?

S293 DWH is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 25 September 1998.

Is S293 DWH safe to buy?

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