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S518 DCT

1998 Fiat Ducato

Blue Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,535 mi
Last recorded109,535 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS518 DCT
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2011 109,535 miles

rear pannels holed and corroded

sills holed and corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2011 109,535 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear pannels holed and corroded

sills holed and corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2010 101,570 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 101,566 miles

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

Centre Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 98,228 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 98,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 94,003 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 87,218 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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S518 DCT is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in Blue with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S518 DCT, 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 S518 DCT registered?

S518 DCT is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S518 DCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S518 DCT shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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