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S566 ATC

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

97,697 mi
Last recorded97,697 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS566 ATC
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2011 97,697 miles

Both outer sill panels corroded

Damage to zone a of windsreen just out of line of sight

Nearside rear leaf spring rear eye bush worn

Offside front inner seat belt catch difficult to lock in.

Slight movement in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 22 Oct 2011 97,697 miles

Both outer sill panels corroded

Damage to zone a of windsreen just out of line of sight

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear leaf spring rear eye bush worn

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front inner seat belt catch difficult to lock in.

Slight movement in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 23 Oct 2010 90,489 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 83,804 miles

pitting & corrosion to nearside front brake pipe

Fail 29 Oct 2009 83,793 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 77,324 miles

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

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 1 Nov 2008 77,065 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 2 Nov 2007 69,603 miles

deterioration to exhaust system (slight blow from centre section)

front brake imbalance (JUST within acceptable limit)

pitting & corrosion to nearside rear brake pipe

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 2 Nov 2007 69,603 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

deterioration to exhaust system (slight blow from centre section)

front brake imbalance (JUST within acceptable limit)

pitting & corrosion to nearside rear brake pipe

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 6 Nov 2006 59,896 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 598,020 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

deterioration/slight blow from centre exhaust section

nearside stop light dim

Pass 29 Oct 2005 51,698 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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S566 ATC is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S566 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 S566 ATC registered?

S566 ATC is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 28 December 1998.

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