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S306 ERR

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,372 mi
Last recorded136,372 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS306 ERR
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 136,372 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower radiator support panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front chassis leg near radiator support panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 136,372 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill doorstep panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective mounting rubber missing and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower radiator support panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front chassis leg near radiator support panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 133,733 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower radiator support mounting panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 130,832 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower radiator support panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 127,245 miles

Front lower radiator support corroded/holed - not structural

O/s inner sill slight corrosion - outside prescribed area

O/s outer sill slight corrosion - outside prescribed area

Fail 27 Jun 2023 127,245 miles

Front lower radiator support corroded/holed - not structural

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

O/s inner sill slight corrosion - outside prescribed area

O/s outer sill slight corrosion - outside prescribed area

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 124,671 miles

Headlamp beam deflectors fitted at time of test

Lower radiator support corroded/holed - not structural

N/s outer sill corroded/holed - outside prescribed areas

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 121,663 miles

Slight corrosion in various places of underbody and inner wheel arch areas

slight corrosion rear of n/s sill

Fail 22 Jul 2021 121,663 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

slight corrosion rear of n/s sill

Pass 3 Aug 2020 117,838 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

all 4 wheel bearings have slight play

beam deflectors fitted at time of test

lower radiator support corroded - not structural

n/s/f inner wheel arch slightly corroded

n/s/f outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area

o/s/f inner wheel arch slightly corroded

slight corrosion near n/s/f jacking point

slight engine oil leak

slight marking to windscreen - not affecting drivers view

Pass 10 May 2019 112,303 miles

Battery loose - not insecure

Beam deflectors fitted at time or retest

Centre exhaust mount broken - system not insecure

Engine oil leakage

Front tyres getting low on tread

Lower radiator support corroded - not structural

Slight marking to windscreen - not affecting view

Fail 7 May 2019 112,302 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery loose - not insecure

Centre exhaust mount broken - system not insecure

Engine oil leakage

Front tyres getting low on tread

Lower radiator support corroded - not structural

Slight marking to windscreen - not affecting view

Pass 9 May 2018 106,086 miles

exhaust rusted/starting to corrode in places

osf upper wheel arch rusted

slight engine oil leak

slight pas leak

slight play in all wheel bearings

Fail 3 May 2018 106,081 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake lining(s) insecure nsf outer brake pad lining broken away from lining (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bottom arm, rear mounting bolt (2.4.A.3)

slight pas leak

slight play in all wheel bearings

slight engine oil leak

exhaust rusted/starting to corrode in places

osf brake slight bind

osf upper wheel arch rusted

Pass 2 May 2017 99,025 miles

All brake pipes slightly corroded under paint

All wheel bearings have slight play

Exhaust silencer box heavily corroded

Pass 3 May 2016 93,350 miles

Heavy corrosion to nearside front step but not within prescribed area

Heavy corrosion to offside front step but not within prescribed area

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

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

Slight play in all wheel bearings

Pass 11 May 2015 87,597 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight play

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 84,474 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 76,932 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 76,932 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 72,491 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 67,558 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 62,560 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 54,840 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front no plate deteriated

Fail 9 Jul 2008 51,902 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 51,902 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 47,268 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 43,336 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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S306 ERR is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S306 ERR, 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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S306 ERR is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 15 September 1998.

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