MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,848 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cross axle (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (close to excessive) (2.4.A.3)
Nearside front inner wing has corrosion not within a prescribed area
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (close to excessive) (2.4.A.3)
key code light on
nearside rear tyre perished
offside seatbelt poor
battery tray corroded
brake pedal rubber worn
exhaust system rubber mountings perished
only one nearside washer jet working
slight play detectable at steering wheel
slight play in both front wheel bearings
steeing rack worn
various corroded brake pipes
various underbody/front wheel arch areas corrosion
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)
battery carrier corroded
brake pedal anti slip pad worn
corrosion hole in n/s/f wheel arch [outside 30cm suspension]
edge of drivers side seatbelt webbing worn
exhaust mounting rings perished/poor
key code lamp on
n/s/r tyre perished
only one washer jet working n/s/f
play in n/s/f wheel bearing
play in o/s/f wheel bearing
play in steering rack n/s/f
play in wheel bearing n/s/f
various corroded brake pipes
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front cross member slightily corred
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
bonnet release stiff
both rear wheel bearings have very slight play
exhaust rubber mounts perished
offside mirror cover loose
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
slight noise from o/s rear wheel bearing
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
slight noise from o/s rear wheel bearing
corrosion to radiator support panel
How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S520 APD is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in Green with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 S520 APD, 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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S520 APD is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 27 August 1998.
Is S520 APD safe to buy?
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