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S427 BHW

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

106,218 mi
Last recorded106,218 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS427 BHW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2019 106,218 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front head lamp damaged

Nearside Front inner arch corroded

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside Front inner arch near engine mounting corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play front and rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both rear tyres out of shape and age cracking

slight corrosion in places

Pass 15 Sep 2018 102,638 miles

front brake pads wearing low

some corrosion in n/s sill

some damage to n/s headlight

some play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 15 Sep 2018 102,638 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

front brake pads wearing low

some corrosion in n/s sill

some damage to n/s headlight

some play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 13 Sep 2017 99,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

some corrosion in n/s sill

some play in both front wheel bearings

some smoke from exhaust

Fail 13 Sep 2017 99,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

some corrosion in n/s sill

some play in both front wheel bearings

some smoke from exhaust

Pass 12 Sep 2016 96,607 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

smoke emissions close to limit

some corrosion in n/s sill

some play in front wheel bearings

Fail 12 Sep 2016 96,607 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

smoke emissions close to limit

some corrosion in n/s sill

Pass 18 Sep 2015 93,670 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged and wearing low

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 93,629 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing top and down to sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing and sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged and wearing low

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 90,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

corrosion in o/s and n/s sills

deterioration in vehicle structure

Pass 11 Sep 2013 86,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

deterioration in vehicle structure

n/s sill and n/s/f inner wing corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2013 86,732 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

deterioration in vehicle structure

n/s sill and n/s/f inner wing corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2012 83,781 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear of inner sill corroded n/s

Fail 12 Sep 2011 81,148 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s headlight lens cracked

some corrosion in n/s/f inner wing

Pass 12 Sep 2011 81,148 miles

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

n/s headlight lens cracked

some corrosion in n/s/f inner wing

Pass 8 Sep 2010 79,006 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s headlight lens cracked

n/s/f tyre wearing low

some corrosion in n/s/f inner wing

Fail 8 Sep 2010 79,006 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s headlight lens cracked

n/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 10 Sep 2009 76,564 miles

n/s headlight lens cracked

some corrosion in n/s/f inner wing

Pass 8 Sep 2008 73,751 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 70,258 miles

some corrosion in n/s/f inner wing

some damage to n/s headlight lens

Fail 7 Sep 2007 70,258 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

some corroion in n/s/f inner wing

some damage to n/s headlight lens

Pass 9 Sep 2006 67,338 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 67,338 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2005 62,977 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

rear exhaust box poor

Pass 10 Sep 2005 62,977 miles

rear exhaust box poor

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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S427 BHW is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 S427 BHW, 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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S427 BHW is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 28 December 1998.

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