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S553 NEP

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

157,349 mi
Last recorded157,349 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS553 NEP
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 157,349 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 153,537 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 148,914 miles

Different width tyres front to rear

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 148,910 miles

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

Different width tyres front to rear

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 143,844 miles

Power steering pipes are starting to corrode

Fail 16 Oct 2015 143,839 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Slightly white (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipes are starting to corrode

Pass 22 Jan 2014 137,788 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside inner body sill area slightly corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2014 137,718 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside inner body sill area slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2013 132,038 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Jan 2013 131,990 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 126,558 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 126,547 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 116,782 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Jan 2011 116,653 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 101,451 miles

as previuosly mentioned

Fail 10 Dec 2009 101,324 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake pads wear indicator wires disconected

Pass 30 Dec 2008 85,961 miles

nearside front brake wear indicator wire broken

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front brake pads worn & appear cooked

offside front tyre on legal limit

slight play nearside front wheelbearing

Pass 19 Dec 2007 76,317 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 76,317 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 65,976 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 58,413 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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
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S553 NEP is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 S553 NEP, 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 S553 NEP registered?

S553 NEP is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S553 NEP shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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