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S397 WEY

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

77,634 mi
Last recorded77,634 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS397 WEY
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2014 77,634 miles

Exhaust badly corroded and one metal mounting broken off

Left hand rear lens broken

Left hand rear tyre side wall perished

Movement in left hand front wheel bearing

Fail 20 Oct 2014 77,633 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust badly corroded and one metal mounting broken off

Left hand rear lens broken

Left hand rear tyre side wall perished

Movement in left hand front wheel bearing

Pass 18 Oct 2013 69,319 miles

1st row right hand outer seat base worn

3rd row right hand seat belt twisted

Exhaust mounting detached but not affecting support of system

Exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Left hand rear lens damaged

Movement in both front wheel bearings

Steering lock not working but immobilizer fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2013 69,314 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

1st row right hand outer seat base worn

3rd row right hand seat belt twisted

Exhaust mounting detached but not affecting support of system

Exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Left hand rear lens damaged

Movement in both front wheel bearings

Steering lock not working but immobilizer fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2012 55,535 miles

Corrosion on most sections of exhaust

Corrosion on offside sill panel

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2012 55,534 miles

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

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

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

Corrosion on most sections of exhaust

Corrosion on offside sill panel

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 42,137 miles

Heavy corrosion on centre exhaust silencer

Fail 20 Oct 2011 42,137 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Heavy corrosion on centre exhaust silencer

Pass 7 Oct 2010 29,749 miles

Body damage on both sides of vehicle

Damp in right front indicator lamp

Heavy corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 26 Oct 2009 28,471 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 28,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Corrosion on centre silencer

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 28 Jan 2008 27,641 miles

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 22 Jan 2007 25,439 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 22,957 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 WEY is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 S397 WEY, 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 S397 WEY registered?

S397 WEY is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 6 October 1998.

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