CarVerify

Free Car Check

S484 TBC

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

220,166 mi
Last recorded220,166 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS484 TBC
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 220,166 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Most mountings Perishing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Inner wing and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Inner wing and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 220,166 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjuster siezed (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Most mountings Perishing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Inner wing and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Inner wing and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 211,753 miles

All chassis and inner wing areas heavily covered in underseal or red primier

Fail 4 Jul 2019 211,748 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis holed marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All chassis and inner wing areas heavily covered in underseal or red primier

Pass 9 Jul 2018 203,645 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 202,510 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 202,488 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 201,750 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear 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)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 201,749 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 201,010 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 201,007 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 199,316 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2014 199,308 miles

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 19 Sep 2013 193,693 miles

Oil leak

exhaust rubber mounts perished x2

Fail 19 Sep 2013 193,691 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

exhaust rubber mounts perished x2

Pass 18 Sep 2012 188,660 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2012 188,658 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2011 181,549 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2010 170,925 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2010 170,924 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2009 163,223 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 149,896 miles

Offside front and nearside rear shock absorbers exhibit oil film.

Fail 23 Sep 2008 149,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front and nearside rear shock absorbers exhibit oil film.

Pass 24 Sep 2007 139,621 miles

all brake pipes have been cleaned and greased

Pass 28 Sep 2006 126,922 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 118,467 miles

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

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
Full Fiat Ducato reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S484 TBC is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S484 TBC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S484 TBC?

You can check the full history of S484 TBC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S484 TBC registered?

S484 TBC is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 22 August 1998.

Is S484 TBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S484 TBC shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S484 TBC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S484 TBC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.