CarVerify

Free Car Check

S537 MBK

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,713 mi
Last recorded74,713 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS537 MBK
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 74,713 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Central Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Body component slightly loose electrical box (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Inner Body component slightly loose generator box (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 74,709 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Central Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Body component slightly loose electrical box (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Body component slightly loose generator box (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 75,001 miles

camper van

Pass 13 Jun 2017 73,224 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 of 2 in-op (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded at rack (2.3.2)

Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis 5 body bolts missing (6.1.B.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 73,219 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (8.2.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 of 2 in-op (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded at rack (2.3.2)

Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis 5 body bolts missing (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 71,647 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 71,647 miles

Centre Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 68,792 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 66,746 miles

front too rear brake pipe corroded

nearside front anti roll bar link rubbers deteriorated

nearside rear upper marker lamp missing

offside front anti roll bar link rubbers deteriorated

Fail 19 Dec 2013 6,476 miles

Nearside Seat belt stitching not secure (5.2.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

front too rear brake pipe corroded

nearside front anti roll bar link rubbers deteriorated

nearside rear upper marker lamp missing

offside front anti roll bar link rubbers deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2012 65,522 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

power steering pipes corroded on steering rack

Fail 23 Oct 2012 65,522 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

power steering pipes corroded on steering rack

Pass 16 Aug 2011 63,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f brake disc slightly scored

power steering pipes slightly corroded on steering rack

Fail 16 Aug 2011 63,612 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f brake disc slightly scored

power steering pipes slightly corroded on steering rack

Pass 10 May 2010 61,612 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 61,589 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 May 2008 56,880 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 56,880 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 54,498 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 54,497 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 10 May 2006 51,581 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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
Full Fiat Ducato reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S537 MBK is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S537 MBK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S537 MBK?

You can check the full history of S537 MBK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S537 MBK registered?

S537 MBK is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 September 1998.

Is S537 MBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S537 MBK shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S537 MBK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S537 MBK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.