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S520 APD

1998 Fiat Ducato

Green Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

70,848 mi
Last recorded70,848 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS520 APD
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 May 2019 70,848 miles

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))

Pass 3 Jun 2016 70,811 miles

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)

Pass 30 May 2015 70,740 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2015 70,731 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 68,830 miles

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

front cross member slightily corred

Pass 19 Apr 2013 66,304 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 63,610 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 63,610 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2011 61,452 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 59,240 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 57,229 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight noise from o/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 20 Apr 2009 57,229 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight noise from o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 15 Apr 2008 54,685 miles

corrosion to radiator support panel

Pass 17 Apr 2007 51,614 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 48,913 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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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.

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