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S599 XYA

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

141,191 mi
Last recorded141,191 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS599 XYA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 141,191 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 141,302 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 140,086 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 139,051 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2021 139,051 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 138,531 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 137,555 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front step corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 13,575 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front step corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 131,601 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 131,586 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2017 126,326 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 126,316 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings JACKING POINT (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 121,547 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 115,243 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 115,228 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 May 2014 112,834 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 110,495 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 110,490 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 105,728 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 76,946 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 90,367 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 90,362 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2009 81,585 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 81,585 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 72,929 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 72,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 67,154 miles

front radiator support crossmember badly corroded.

Pass 26 May 2006 53,990 miles

21% imbalance on front brakes

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

spare tyre defective

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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S599 XYA is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 S599 XYA, 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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S599 XYA is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 12 August 1998.

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