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S305 XAT

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

86,135 mi
Last recorded86,135 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS305 XAT
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2024 86,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to the incorrect side for uk (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to the incorrect side for uk (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at nearside of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 85,944 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose bracket corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osr mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2023 85,927 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose bracket corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osr mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 80,788 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 31 May 2022 80,761 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both - Kick up to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 11 May 2022 80,732 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear Wheel Arch STEP (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis Rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 73,841 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))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 67,906 miles

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Fail 26 Jul 2017 67,885 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Pass 4 Dec 2014 67,873 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 67,873 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 63,146 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 52,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear tyre exhibits age-cracking

Pass 2 Nov 2012 52,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear tyre exhibits age-cracking

Pass 14 Feb 2008 47,848 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 36,826 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 36,826 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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S305 XAT is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 S305 XAT, 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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S305 XAT is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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