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S436 TCL

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

106,775 mi
Last recorded106,775 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS436 TCL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2023 106,775 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s outer / inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 105,937 miles

3 out of 7 exhaust rubbers missing the remaining ones are badly perished and ready for snapping too

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 105,373 miles

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Fail 17 Sep 2021 105,364 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Pass 19 Oct 2020 104,364 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 104,364 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 96,794 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 96,794 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 89,355 miles

Bike rack fitted to rear

General under condition

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 89,355 miles

Bike rack fitted to rear

General under condition

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 80,473 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 70,811 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 70,793 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 61,073 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 61,073 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 51,524 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 51,497 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 42,661 miles

offside rear tyre side wall cracked and perished

Pass 29 Aug 2012 35,129 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 35,103 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

nearside rear tyre side walls cracked and perished

Pass 14 Nov 2011 33,537 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 33,287 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 33,287 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 32,431 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 31,870 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 30,263 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 28,917 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 27,742 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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S436 TCL is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 S436 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 S436 TCL registered?

S436 TCL is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 28 October 1998.

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