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S357 XAT

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

198,292 mi
Last recorded198,292 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS357 XAT
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 198,292 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 197,234 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 121,034 miles

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2021 194,373 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 89,725 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 187,716 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 187,716 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Pass 10 May 2018 179,629 miles

All Exhaust Mounting Rubbers Slightly Deteriated

Pass 12 Oct 2016 173,230 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 173,229 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 156,503 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 156,503 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 151,960 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 149,864 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 146,322 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 146,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 141,374 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 133,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 May 2009 127,703 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 127,703 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 125,262 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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S357 XAT is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 S357 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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What year was S357 XAT registered?

S357 XAT is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S357 XAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S357 XAT shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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