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S541 ATC

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,885 mi
Last recorded139,885 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS541 ATC
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2011 139,885 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 139,874 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 137,226 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 13,718 miles

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

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2008 131,219 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2008 131,219 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2007 116,917 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 116,917 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear bearing noisey

nearside mirror cracked

handbrake effort low (just passed)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 101,821 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 101,811 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S541 ATC is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S541 ATC, 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 S541 ATC registered?

S541 ATC is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 28 December 1998.

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