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S513 EGX

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

65,414 mi
Last recorded65,414 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS513 EGX
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 65,414 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2025 65,414 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system excessively corroded and burst on brake test(by fuel tank) (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material below servo (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 63,764 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 63,616 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leading lower arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 61,784 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe Prescribed Areas Both Sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 59,484 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 57,401 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2021 57,397 miles

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

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch at brake pipe mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength macpherson strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive macpherson strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 55,619 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 55,615 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 53,905 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 53,902 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 51,871 miles

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

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

advise corrosion to osf jacking point

advise wipers smearing

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 50,100 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 49,470 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 47,686 miles

General underside corrosion

Fail 31 Mar 2014 47,686 miles

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

General underside corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2013 45,298 miles

Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust rusty but gas tight

Fail 12 Apr 2013 45,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust rusty but gas tight

Pass 3 Nov 2011 40,394 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight Play In All 4 Wheel Bearings Which Is Normal In This Model/Year Of Vehicle.

Fail 31 Oct 2011 40,394 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F And N/S/F Brake Pipe Mounting Area's Corroded But Not Considered Excessive.

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Slight Play In All 4 Wheel Bearings Which Is Normal In This Model/Year Of Vehicle.

Pass 9 May 2011 39,373 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 36,871 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 32,305 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 29,041 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 26,213 miles

all four tyres have slight cracking on the outer walls.

Pass 27 Jul 2006 23,330 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 23,330 miles

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

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

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

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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S513 EGX is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 S513 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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S513 EGX is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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