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S388 NTP

1999 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

66,595 mi
Last recorded66,595 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Fiat Ducato64,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS388 NTP
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 66,595 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 1 May 2025 66,591 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective x2 rubbers deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 66,360 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 66,353 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated inner door step (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated door step (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 66,006 miles

Nearside Front Lower inner door step coroded

Offside Front Lower inner door step corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2019 65,098 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

underside with some corrosion

Fail 15 Apr 2019 65,098 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (front mount area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing under arcrh (rear mount area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/70/15c (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

underside with some corrosion

Pass 18 Apr 2018 62,121 miles

Offside Front corroded but not in prescribed aerea

Pass 11 Apr 2017 58,456 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

power steering pipes with some corrosion

some underside panels corrode but not within prescribed areas

Fail 10 Apr 2017 58,456 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

power steering pipes with some corrosion

some underside panels corrode but not within prescribed areas

Pass 21 Mar 2016 52,657 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 46,605 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 46,605 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 42,483 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 42,483 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 39,571 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 39,571 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 38,501 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 38,501 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 35,446 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 33,492 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 32,530 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 32,530 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 30,384 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 29,636 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2006 27,652 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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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S388 NTP is a 1999 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 64,252 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 S388 NTP, 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 27 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S388 NTP registered?

S388 NTP is a 1999 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 4 January 1999.

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