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S433 TCL

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

57,389 mi
Last recorded57,389 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS433 TCL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 57,389 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 57,388 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis / outrigger excess corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

O/S/R + N/S/R outer sill area's corroded.

Offside Front floor area corroded.

Pass 30 Apr 2025 55,078 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill area slight corrosion.

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre cutting off on it's inner edge.

Offside Front underbody floor area slight corrosion.

Offside Rear inner wheel arch area slight corrosion.

Slight corrosion to both rear outer sill area's.

Pass 3 May 2024 54,395 miles

Diesel fuel pump area damp.

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive around speedo cable area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front outer sill area slight corrosion

Nearside Rear corrosion to inner sill area.

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre cutting off on its inner edge.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear inner wheel arch area near leaf spring.

Offside Rear outer sill area slight corrosion

Offside corrosion to lower floor area.

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

Fail 3 May 2024 54,395 miles

Diesel fuel pump area damp.

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive around speedo cable area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front outer sill area slight corrosion

Nearside Rear corrosion to inner sill area.

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre cutting off on its inner edge.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear inner wheel arch area near leaf spring.

Offside Rear outer sill area slight corrosion

Offside corrosion to lower floor area.

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 50,799 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 45,712 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 41,728 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 41,728 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

All exhaust rubber mountings cracked and perished.

Fuel filler neck rubber hose badly cracked and perished.

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre 13 years old. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre 13 years old. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre 13 years old. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 40,730 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 40,339 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 40,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 39,472 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 39,362 miles

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

all brakes fluctuating

Fail 5 Mar 2018 39,362 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all brakes fluctuating

Pass 2 Mar 2017 39,024 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 38,753 miles

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

front brakes fluctuating,,,,poor

service brake 50%....park brake 16%

Pass 25 Mar 2015 38,050 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 37,498 miles

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

o/s sill (cover) corroded

radiator mounting cross member badly corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2013 36,440 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 35,180 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 34,446 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 33,264 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 31,334 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 27,742 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 24,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

o/s/r tyre side wall starting to crack

Pass 24 Mar 2006 20,938 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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S433 TCL is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 S433 TCL, 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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S433 TCL is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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