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S354 LTH

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

124,061 mi
Last recorded124,061 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS354 LTH
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 124,061 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))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2025 124,050 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 123,637 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel arch excessively corroded, outside prescribed areas

Fail 20 Sep 2024 123,627 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/70R15C (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel arch excessively corroded, outside prescribed areas

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jun 2021 123,440 miles

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

Oil Sump Corroded

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2021 123,440 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil Sump Corroded

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2020 120,216 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 119,314 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 119,312 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 112,390 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 111,460 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 111,460 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 106,500 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 106,500 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 98,660 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 91,231 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 91,231 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 87,968 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 86,230 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 86,230 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 79,429 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 79,429 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres slightly perished

Pass 23 Apr 2010 77,862 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 74,277 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 74,277 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2008 73,478 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 71,731 miles

nearside mirror sligh damege

offside rear lens slight damage

Pass 24 Mar 2006 69,750 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front wiper blades should be changed in near future

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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S354 LTH 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 64.3%.

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 S354 LTH, 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 S354 LTH registered?

S354 LTH is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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