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S471 CMA

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

68,185 mi
Last recorded68,185 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS471 CMA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 68,185 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 68,159 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 68,159 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 68,018 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outrigger corroded

Nearside Front Outrigger corroded .

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 67,848 miles

Exhaust rubbers perished

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 67,688 miles

Exhaust rubbers perished

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 67,676 miles

Nearside Front Inner Wing area corroded.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Wing area corroded.

Reversing lamps not working.

Pass 29 Sep 2018 67,594 miles

Nearside Front Upper strut bearing tight

Nearside Rear bump stop damaged

Offside Front Upper strut bearing tight

Pass 13 Oct 2017 67,129 miles

Body has slight corrosion both front jacking point outriggers corroding (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front brake pipes both sides (3.6.B.2c)

both rear axle bump stops deteriorating advise changing at earliest convienience

various exhaust rubbers deteriorating

Fail 11 Oct 2017 67,129 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s front chassis corroded through behind wheel and next to front subframe mounting (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s front inner sill at rear corroded through (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s front inner wheel arch corroded through (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working top marker light (1.1.A.3b)

Body has slight corrosion both front jacking point outriggers corroding (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front brake pipes both sides (3.6.B.2c)

both rear axle bump stops deteriorating advise changing at earliest convienience

various exhaust rubbers deteriorating

Pass 7 Nov 2016 65,831 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 61,296 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 57,873 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 57,873 miles

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

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

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

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 56,488 miles

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 22 Nov 2013 56,475 miles

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

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 12 Nov 2012 53,204 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 53,204 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 49,447 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 45,807 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 41,847 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 37,591 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 34,513 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 31,089 miles

n/s and o/s/f wheel beraing have slight play but not excessive at this time.

n/s/ and o/s/r wheel bearing have slight play but not excessive at this time.

Fail 31 Oct 2006 31,089 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s and o/s/f wheel beraing have slight play but not excessive at this time.

n/s/ and o/s/r wheel bearing have slight play but not excessive at this time.

Pass 5 Nov 2005 28,773 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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S471 CMA is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 S471 CMA, 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 S471 CMA registered?

S471 CMA is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 27 November 1998.

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The MOT history for S471 CMA shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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