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S453 BNT

1998 Fiat Ducato

Silver Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,081 mi
Last recorded147,081 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS453 BNT
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 147,081 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2025 147,070 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction bed drops down a obscure's view and can not be secured in a up right position (3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 144,909 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 142,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 142,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 141,699 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 141,273 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 139,857 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 135,391 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 25 Apr 2018 129,671 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Nearside Rear NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL CRACKING BUT NO CORDS SHOWING

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 128,181 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 126,915 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 124,942 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2014 123,370 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front top marker lamp inop

nearside headlight lense cracked, image slightly distorted

offside middle marker lamp inop

Fail 25 Mar 2014 123,370 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

nearside front top marker lamp inop

nearside headlight lense cracked, image slightly distorted

offside middle marker lamp inop

Pass 5 Mar 2013 117,849 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 116,697 miles

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 30 Mar 2012 116,697 miles

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 24 Mar 2011 115,356 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 109,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 109,760 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 104,479 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 98,294 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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

chip to the head light glass near side...and also the mirror glass near side cracked...

oil leak sump area...

Pass 12 Feb 2007 91,296 miles

brake pad sensor wiring broken to nearside front brake pads

nearside headlamp glass cracked

nearside mirror glass cracked

slight play all four wheel bearings

slight play both front suspension bottom ball joints

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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S453 BNT is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in Silver with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S453 BNT, 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 S453 BNT registered?

S453 BNT is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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