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S401 CHT

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,276 mi
Last recorded108,276 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS401 CHT
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2013 108,276 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 106,458 miles

exhaust centre box outer casing badly rusting

front shock top mounts wearing and top of shock absorber tubes rusting

rear brake hose perishing

several areas of underbody and inner and outer sill panels rusting or previously repaired

windscreen damaged

Pass 22 Mar 2011 106,138 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 106,101 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2009 103,411 miles

chip in windscreen not exceeding 40mm zone b'

front lower crossmember starting to corrode

nearside outer sill corroded outside of prescribed areas

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 12 Mar 2009 103,393 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

chip in windscreen not exceeding 40mm zone b'

front lower crossmember starting to corrode

nearside outer sill corroded outside of prescribed areas

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 29 Feb 2008 102,838 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 100,889 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

slight front crossmember damage

Fail 22 Feb 2007 100,870 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Upper Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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S401 CHT is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S401 CHT, 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 S401 CHT registered?

S401 CHT is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 29 September 1998.

Is S401 CHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S401 CHT shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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