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S561 ATC

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,503 mi
Last recorded137,503 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS561 ATC
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2013 137,503 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside mirror glass damaged!

Pass 22 Jun 2012 135,037 miles

small splits rubberslower antiroll bar links

some scratching on windscreen not in drivers line of vision and in spec for mot

Fail 11 Jun 2012 135,037 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

small splits rubberslower antiroll bar links

Pass 20 Apr 2011 132,724 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

many welding repairs to underside all blacked

nearside front inner cv gaitor torn

scratching on nearside of windscreen beyond swept area

slight play offside fron wheel bearing

surface corrosion on underside and components

Fail 20 Apr 2011 132,724 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

many welding repairs to underside all blacked

nearside front inner cv gaitor torn

scratching on nearside of windscreen beyond swept area

slight play offside fron wheel bearing

surface corrosion on underside and components

Pass 2 Mar 2010 129,240 miles

FRONT CROSS MEMBER EXCESS CORROSION AND I CONSIDER DANGEROUS AS RADIATOR MAY FALL OUT

brake cylinder reservoir was low no leak noticed

exhaust system rusty

inner drive shaft gaitor nearside torn

previos welding repairs to inner nearside sill rear ; and offside sill outer centre all heavily blacked.

slight play offside and nearside wheel bearings front

surface corrosion on underside and components

vehicle has not been serviced; and it appears cambelt is due to be renewed as discussed.

Fail 25 Feb 2010 129,213 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

FRONT CROSS MEMBER EXCESS CORROSION AND I CONSIDER DANGEROUS AS RADIATOR MAY FALL OUT

brake cylinder reservoir was low no leak noticed

exhaust system rusty

inner drive shaft gaitor nearside torn

slight play offside and nearside wheel bearings front

Pass 10 Feb 2009 122,999 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

freont discs rusty readings ok

Fail 10 Feb 2009 122,999 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

fromt discs rusty readings ok

Pass 21 Feb 2008 118,550 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 118,550 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 114,682 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Jan 2007 114,682 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 112,786 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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S561 ATC is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 S561 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 S561 ATC registered?

S561 ATC is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 28 December 1998.

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