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S456 BHW

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

187,060 mi
Last recorded187,060 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS456 BHW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2017 187,060 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded off the load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine 2.98 (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour black (7.4.B.4)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front Inner Electrical wiring insecure wheel arch (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of the wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded underbody support bar by rear trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch upper (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 182,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 173,142 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 173,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake rod has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 157,539 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 134,394 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 134,394 miles

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Pass 21 May 2012 122,495 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

O/S/F brake pad sensor wire snapped.

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2012 122,495 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

O/S/F brake pad sensor wire snapped.

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2011 119,020 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2010 115,020 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 113,015 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 12 May 2008 109,083 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 109,083 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 102,120 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 95,846 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 May 2006 95,846 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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S456 BHW is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S456 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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S456 BHW is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 28 December 1998.

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