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S397 OAL

1999 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

65,334 mi
Last recorded65,334 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Fiat Ducato64,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS397 OAL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 65,334 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 63,588 miles

under side covered in under sill

Pass 16 Apr 2024 62,112 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 59,811 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 58,088 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 55,611 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 54,474 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 53,458 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 52,322 miles

Front brake pad warning wires damaged

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 18 Jan 2018 52,321 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front brake pad warning wires damaged

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 18 Jan 2017 50,760 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 50,693 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Fail 16 Sep 2016 50,688 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

holes in under body not in any areas

tested wet

under body repairs

under body rust

Pass 23 Sep 2015 48,685 miles

Both rear tyres over 10 years old and cracking on sidewall

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 48,684 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Both rear tyres over 10 years old and cracking on sidewall

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 44,375 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 43,997 miles

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

drivers side front and reartyres perished

Pass 14 Apr 2014 43,997 miles

drivers side front and reartyres perished

Pass 1 May 2013 43,534 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 43,534 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 May 2012 39,628 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 9 May 2012 39,628 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

battery live terminal not surcure

Pass 11 May 2011 38,695 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 38,121 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 37,185 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 34,834 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 31,311 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 29,154 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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S397 OAL is a 1999 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 S397 OAL, 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 S397 OAL registered?

S397 OAL is a 1999 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 19 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S397 OAL shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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