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S523 EGX

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

51,865 mi
Last recorded51,865 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS523 EGX
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 51,865 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm tread depth worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 50,311 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 45,204 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 44,159 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 44,154 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2021 41,021 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 40,141 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 40,035 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose center silencer (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 38,723 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 38,723 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 36,601 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish

Pass 14 Sep 2016 34,789 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat missing at time of test

Pass 22 Sep 2015 31,143 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 28,554 miles

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

Nearside front seat missing at time of test

Fail 11 Sep 2013 28,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust system corroded

slight surface corrosion to chassis and undervehicle

Pass 11 Sep 2013 28,459 miles

exhaust system corroded

slight surface corrosion to chassis and undervehicle

Pass 7 Sep 2012 27,780 miles

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 19 Sep 2011 26,792 miles

Slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 11 Jun 2010 26,451 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 26,423 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 25,792 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 25,562 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 25,389 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 25,389 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 24,565 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 22,383 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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S523 EGX is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 S523 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.

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What year was S523 EGX registered?

S523 EGX is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S523 EGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S523 EGX shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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