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S512 EGX

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests38 (18 pass, 20 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

70,767 mi
Last recorded70,767 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS512 EGX
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 20 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 70,767 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 70,671 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 70,595 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 70,359 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 70,354 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 69,354 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2023 69,354 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 68,749 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 68,749 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 67,628 miles

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 67,614 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central 3 exhaust mounts missing

Nearside park brake poor effort

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both cross members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear brake load valve rubber missing

Fail 19 Mar 2021 67,597 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 58% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central 3 exhaust mounts missing

Nearside park brake poor effort

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both cross members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear brake load valve rubber missing

Pass 18 Mar 2020 67,325 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 67,291 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis and floor near jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing near brake pipe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing near brake pipe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 65,887 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 65,887 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 64,416 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 64,413 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 63,157 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 63,157 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2016 63,157 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Electrical wiring insecure hanging down onto foot pedals (1.9.2a)

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Braking system leaking load valve (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

battery tray corroded

front brake hoses metal ends corroded

front inner wheel arches rusty and chassis

high level stop light 2 bulbs not working

rusty under the battery tray

tail pipe rusty

Pass 13 Feb 2015 56,706 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 56,701 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all tyres perishing

front cross member corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2014 56,706 miles

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

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

n/s/r indicator lens damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2014 56,706 miles

n/s/r indicator lens damaged

Fail 13 Mar 2014 56,706 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 56,706 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b) DANGEROUS

front cross member corroded through

n/s/f inner sill corroded through near lower seat belt mounting

o/s/f + n/s/f jacking points corroded through

o/s/f inner and outer sill corroded through near lower seat belt mounting

Pass 12 Mar 2012 55,332 miles

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

front cross-member corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2012 55,332 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

front cross-member corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2011 54,789 miles

Exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Fail 10 Feb 2011 54,789 miles

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

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

Exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Fail 17 Sep 2009 54,666 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 54,666 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 52,620 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 52,080 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 47,190 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 36,172 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 36,172 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

o/s and n/s wipers worn †

o/s and n/s/f indicator bulbs going white

o/s and n/s/r tyres perished on side walls

slight play on o/s and n/s/r wheel bearings

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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S512 EGX is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 S512 EGX, 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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S512 EGX is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S512 EGX shows 38 tests with a 47.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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