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S461 ATC

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

166,707 mi
Last recorded166,707 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS461 ATC
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2010 166,707 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Bump stops in poor condition

Fail 24 Feb 2010 166,707 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Bump stops in poor condition

Pass 18 Mar 2009 155,976 miles

corrosion on offside sill not in m.o t area

small crack in windscreen in zone [B]

very bad corrosion under radiator

Fail 13 Mar 2009 155,976 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

corrosion on offside sill not in m.o t area

small crack in windscreen in zone [B]

very bad corrosion under radiator

Pass 2 Feb 2008 145,014 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both sides rear tyres perished

crack in B zone on drivers side of windscreen

n/s/front rear subframe mounting access area rusty

Fail 30 Jan 2008 144,936 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both sides rear tyres perished

crack in B zone on drivers side of windscreen

n/s/front rear subframe mounting access area rusty

Pass 12 Feb 2007 133,558 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 133,458 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

N/s mirror caseing insecure

O/s inner cv boot split

Pass 11 Jan 2006 120,231 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2006 120,187 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

O/S/F FRONTCROSS MEMBER RUST AND HOLED

Fail 22 Dec 2005 120,099 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

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

front brake pads low

nearsidde rear brake binding slightly

nearside mirror cover damaged

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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S461 ATC is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 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 S461 ATC, 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 S461 ATC registered?

S461 ATC is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 28 December 1998.

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