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S470 CHT

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

162,949 mi
Last recorded162,949 miles
Recorded on10 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS470 CHT
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2011 162,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 May 2011 162,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 May 2010 15,872 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 158,717 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 152,961 miles

n/s & o/s outer sills corroded

n/s/r inner sill corroded

o/s mirror cracked

slight oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2008 152,961 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s & o/s outer sills corroded

n/s/r inner sill corroded

o/s mirror cracked

slight oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2007 142,707 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

boot split o/s/f lower ball joint

engine oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2007 142,707 miles

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

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

boot split o/s/f lower ball joint

engine oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2006 128,230 miles

both front tyres low tread

Fail 26 Oct 2006 128,168 miles

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

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres low tread

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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S470 CHT is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S470 CHT, 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 S470 CHT registered?

S470 CHT is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 20 November 1998.

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