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S315 NBV

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,123 mi
Last recorded107,123 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS315 NBV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 May 2018 107,123 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

**STRONG ADVICE** Nearside front shock absorber has misting of oil

**STRONG ADVICE** nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noise

All front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

All rear leaf spring bushes and shackle bushes deteriorating

Both front inner wheel arches corroded

Both front outer sill has excessive corrosion but not within any prescribed areas

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated and all rubber mounts starting to perish

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

Front anti-roll bar drop link bushes slightly deteriorated

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded at rear

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front seat deteriorated

Nearside front strut top mount niose on lock to lock check

Oil leak

Slight play in both front lower suspension ball joint gaiters

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Windscreen damaged in offside bottom corner outside swept area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A'

Pass 8 May 2017 104,888 miles

All rear leaf spring shackle bushes deteriorating

Both front inner wheel arches corroded

Front anti-roll bar drop link bushes deteriorating

Nearside front jacking point corroded

Nearside front seat deteriorated

Nearside front shock absorber has slight misting of oil

Nearside front track rod end gaiter deteriorated

Offside front outer sill has excessive corrosion but not within any prescribed areas

Offside front subframe mount prescribed area corroded but not considered to be excessive

Oil leak

Rear brake pipe to load sensing valve corroding

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Slight play in nearside front track rod inner ball joint

Fail 8 May 2017 104,888 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front inner wheel arches corroded

Front anti-roll bar drop link bushes deteriorating

Nearside front seat deteriorated

Nearside front shock absorber has slight misting of oil

Nearside front track rod end gaiter deteriorated

Offside front outer sill has excessive corrosion but not within any prescribed areas

Offside front subframe mount prescribed area corroded but not considered to be excessive

Oil leak

Rear brake pipe to load sensing valve corroding

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Slight play in nearside front track rod inner ball joint

Pass 20 Apr 2016 102,359 miles

both front indicators slightly discoloured

both front strut top mounts slightly noise on lock to lock check

both rear suspension bump stops deteriorating

front number plate deteriorating

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside front chassis rail starting to corrode

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated and rubber mounts deteriorating

various chips in windscreen

windscreen cracked outside swept area

Fail 1 Apr 2016 102,335 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump area (7.2.3)

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

Both front direction indicators slightly discoloured

Both rear bump stops deteriorating

Crack in windscreen out of swept area

Front number plate deteriorating

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Noise from suspension strut top mount bearings on lock to lock check

Offside front chassis rail starting to corrode

Rear exhaust silencer in slight poor condition + rubber hangers deteriorating

Various chips in windscreen

offside front brake pipe corroding

Pass 20 Feb 2015 100,774 miles

Both front indicators slightly discoloured

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Coolant level low

Front number plate deteriorating

Rear bump stops deteriorating

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 4 Oct 2013 95,459 miles

Clutch pedal rubber worn

Coolant level low

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Exhaust silencer in poor condition & inner baffles deteriorated

Exhaust system rubber hangers deteriorating

Front antiroll bar drop link bushes deteriorating

Front number plate deteriorating

Front wiper blades deteriorating

Nearside front tyre perished

Offside front indicator slightly discoloured

Oil leak

Slight play in nearside front lower arm ball joint

Slight play in nearside front track rod end

Slight play in nearside front track rod inner ball joint

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 30 Apr 2012 87,654 miles

Both front antiroll bar drop link bushes perished

Both front indicators slightly dsicoloured

Both rear bump stops deteriorating

Both rear leaf spring shackle bushes worn

Clitch pedal rubber slightly worn

Exhaust rubber hangers perished

Front cross member corroded

Front number plate deteriorating

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front tyre perished

Oil leak

Rear exhaust silencer in poor concdition

Slight play in nearside front track rod end

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Stone chips in windscreen

Windscreen damaged outside of swept area

Pass 5 May 2011 83,877 miles

Both front antiroll bar drop link bushes deteriorating

Both rear bump stops in poor condition

Corrosion close to 30cm of nearside lower seatbelt mounting on sill

Exhaust rubber hangers in slight poor condition

Front number plate starting to delaminate

Offside front tyre valve slightly deteriorated

Oil leak

Rear silencer in poor condition + inner baffles deteriorated

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Windscreen cracked

spare tyre has been swapped with nearside front

Fail 27 Apr 2011 83,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Both front antiroll bar drop link bushes deteriorating

Both rear bump stops in poor condition

Corrosion close to 30cm of nearside lower seatbelt mounting on sill

Exhaust rubber hangers in slight poor condition

Front number plate starting to delaminate

Nearside front lower brake hose deteriorated **STRONG ADVISE**

Nearside front tyre perished

Nearside front tyre valve deteriorated

Nearside front tyre wearing out of shape

Offside front lower brake hose deteriorated **STRONG ADVISE**

Offside front tyre valve slightly deteriorated

Offside rear shock absorber outer casing starting to corrode

Oil leak

Rear silencer in poor condition + inner baffles deteriorated

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Windscreen cracked

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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S315 NBV is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S315 NBV, 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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S315 NBV is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 17 September 1998.

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