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S517 EGX

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

69,024 mi
Last recorded69,024 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS517 EGX
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 69,024 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 67,878 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 67,844 miles

All the under side off the motor is covered in under seal

Pass 28 May 2024 66,339 miles

brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2020 65,000 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroding and worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front inner wing metal brake pipes corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective center exhaust. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear metal brake pipe corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear outer sill corroding.

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

Offside Front and n/s front inner wheel arches corroding.

Offside Front out rigger/by jacking point corroding.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front.

Pass 30 May 2019 60,423 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 57,731 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 52,904 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 47,497 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front cill corroded

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2015 46,340 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 44,549 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 44,549 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 42,227 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 42,227 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 40,065 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 40,065 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 37,938 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 32,598 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 32,598 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 28,779 miles

front crossmember corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2008 25,354 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 21,936 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 21,936 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 17,241 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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S517 EGX is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 S517 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S517 EGX registered?

S517 EGX is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S517 EGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S517 EGX shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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