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S502 VWB

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

160,778 mi
Last recorded160,778 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS502 VWB
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 160,778 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 160,778 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 137,223 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 137,216 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 133,557 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 133,555 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 129,952 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 128,691 miles

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

exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 31 Jul 2017 125,843 miles

nearside and offside brake pipes corroded in places.

nearside step corroded.

Pass 25 Jul 2016 124,897 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 124,897 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 123,713 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 123,713 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2014 117,169 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 117,169 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 111,523 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 111,523 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 104,063 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 96,433 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 89,656 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 82,663 miles

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

advise offside front brake binding

Fail 22 Jun 2009 82,663 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise offside front brake binding

Pass 12 Jun 2008 73,222 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 68,680 miles

both offside front brake pipes. †front to back brake pipe. †nearside rear brake pipe [all corroding].

Pass 23 May 2006 65,513 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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S502 VWB is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 S502 VWB, 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 S502 VWB registered?

S502 VWB is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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