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S380 GUB

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

61,678 mi
Last recorded61,678 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS380 GUB
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 61,678 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 61,675 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 60,192 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 60,179 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 56,391 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front inner wing corroding

Fail 11 Mar 2024 56,391 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ineer wing / chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near flexi brake hose (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front inner wing corroding

Pass 2 Mar 2023 52,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 50,879 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front both front lower suspension arms croded

Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced JACKING POINT (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front inner step corroded (hole present)

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Rear both suspension airbags deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2021 48,699 miles

Nearside Front Jacking point

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Innerwing behind wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Jacking point

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Innerwing by suspension strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 48,696 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Innerwing by suspension strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Jacking point

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Innerwing behind wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Jacking point

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Innerwing by suspension strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 47,502 miles

corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch

Fail 2 Mar 2020 47,502 miles

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

corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch

Pass 9 Mar 2019 46,127 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 45,481 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017

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)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 44,051 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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 22 Apr 2016 41,872 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

surface corrosion showing on o/s n/s/f inner chassis at brake hoses

Pass 5 May 2015 40,905 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 May 2014 36,833 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 May 2013 32,214 miles

both rear suspension air bags heavily perished

exhaust rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 21 May 2013 32,214 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear suspension air bags heavily perished

exhaust rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 26 Apr 2012 31,655 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 30,907 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 30,175 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 28,295 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 27,014 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 27,014 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 26,748 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 26,748 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

all four tyres showing signs of cracking on †outer walls

Pass 7 Oct 2005 25,517 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 25,517 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

all four tyres sidewalls cracking

offside front marker light inop

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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S380 GUB is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 S380 GUB, 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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S380 GUB is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 6 August 1998.

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