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S398 AES

1999 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

182,593 mi
Last recorded182,593 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2009
Typical for 1999 Fiat Ducato64,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS398 AES
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2009 182,593 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

dampness at fuel tank area

nearside sill holed outwith prescribed areas

Pass 6 Jun 2008 166,223 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear floor holed outwith prescibed areas

Fail 4 Jun 2008 166,219 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear floor holed outwith prescibed areas

Pass 1 Jun 2007 147,805 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 May 2006 130,310 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2005 111,545 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2005 111,545 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Front 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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S398 AES is a 1999 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 S398 AES, 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 S398 AES registered?

S398 AES is a 1999 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S398 AES safe to buy?

The MOT history for S398 AES shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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