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S522 FAN

1998 Fiat Ducato

Blue Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,896 mi
Last recorded87,896 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS522 FAN
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2013 87,896 miles

front panel under vehichle corroded not prescrided area

n/s/r outer lower quarter panel corroded not prescribed area

Fail 8 Jan 2013 87,896 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front panel under vehichle corroded not prescrided area

n/s/r outer lower quarter panel corroded not prescribed area

Pass 12 Jan 2012 81,065 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 81,051 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 77,295 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 77,292 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 66,278 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 66,275 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 23 Jan 2009 57,770 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 52,850 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear spring starting to deteriate

rear suspension close to bump stops

Pass 11 Sep 2006 48,340 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 42,350 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING UNEVEN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

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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S522 FAN is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in Blue with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S522 FAN, 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 S522 FAN registered?

S522 FAN is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S522 FAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S522 FAN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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