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S344 ERR

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

67,196 mi
Last recorded67,196 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS344 ERR
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 67,196 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 May 2026 67,196 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp fog (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 66,385 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 66,358 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 65,765 miles

Central exhaust box deteriorated

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 64,764 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust hanger snapped but system still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 64,763 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed Lower brake hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system T joint (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust back box corroded

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust hanger snapped but system still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 64,395 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 64,386 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 63,659 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 23 Aug 2021 63,649 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind front shock (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 9 Oct 2020 63,629 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

Pass 15 Apr 2019 59,968 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine oil leaks

slight corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

Fail 12 Apr 2019 59,959 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine oil leaks

slight corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

Pass 1 May 2018 58,880 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s

Front Lower Oil leak slight from sump area also corroded

Front coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 58,880 miles

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

Front Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated on dashboard (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking suspect wheel cylinder failed (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s

Front Lower Oil leak slight from sump area also corroded

Front coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 24 May 2016 55,145 miles

Exhaust has minor leak of gases-front exhaust clamp loose

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 May 2016 55,145 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has minor leak of gases-front exhaust clamp loose

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2015 50,936 miles

Exhaust box outer casing peeling away

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 46,342 miles

exhaust and support brackets getting corroded

front number plate laminates getting separated

some deformity rear tyre casings

some displacement front suspension arm rear bushes

Pass 3 Aug 2012 40,439 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 40,439 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 30,637 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2011 30,601 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 30,452 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 29,371 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 27,832 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 26,259 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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S344 ERR is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 S344 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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S344 ERR is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 3 August 1998.

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