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S491 ERR

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,494 mi
Last recorded93,494 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS491 ERR
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 93,494 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 88,333 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 84,752 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 80,978 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 77,362 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 74,141 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 74,141 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit (4.11 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 70,854 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 70,854 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 66,800 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 61,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 57,629 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 57,629 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 53,715 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 53,715 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 50,333 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s wiper split on end

steering lock does not work as intended

Fail 23 Sep 2013 50,333 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s wiper split on end

steering lock does not work as intended

Pass 21 Sep 2012

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

steering column security lock not locking with key removed

Fail 20 Sep 2012 46,676 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

remove mascot from drivers view of the road

steering column security lock not locking with key removed

Pass 23 Sep 2011 32,793 miles

n/s/r number plate lamp slightly loose

Pass 25 Feb 2011 32,310 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 31,508 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 29,091 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 28,675 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 28,248 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 26,386 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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S491 ERR 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 S491 ERR, 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 S491 ERR registered?

S491 ERR is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 10 September 1998.

Is S491 ERR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S491 ERR 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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