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S39 AHW

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,157 mi
Last recorded159,157 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS39 AHW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2010 159,157 miles

all exhaust rubers perrishing

body damaged

discs rusty

exhaust mounts poor

link pin rubbers perrishing

n/s front to rear brake pipe rusty

n/s inner sill corroded and holed

oil leaks

rear shock absorbers in poor condition

underside rusty and weak

washers weak

Pass 4 Dec 2009 155,359 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

near-side rear inner sill corroded.

Fail 17 Nov 2009 155,291 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake discs worn

n/s/r inner sill corroded

n/s/r shock absorber casing corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2008 145,196 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 145,196 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2007 135,086 miles

n/s/r shock absorber casing corroded

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 15 Nov 2006 127,576 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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S39 AHW is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 S39 AHW, 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 S39 AHW registered?

S39 AHW is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 20 August 1998.

Is S39 AHW safe to buy?

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