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S434 TCL

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

34,664 mi
Last recorded34,664 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS434 TCL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 34,664 miles

Front Both brake warning wires cut

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber hanger missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 34,211 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 32,619 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 30,903 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2022 30,903 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure rubber mounts missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 30,843 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 30,135 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 29,413 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 28,936 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 28,421 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 28,421 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 27,776 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 26,962 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 26,346 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 25,245 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 25,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 19 Jun 2008 24,166 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 24,166 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 22,341 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 22,341 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 19,776 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 17,593 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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S434 TCL is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 S434 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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What year was S434 TCL registered?

S434 TCL is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S434 TCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S434 TCL shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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