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S608 DWU

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

131,880 mi
Last recorded131,880 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS608 DWU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2012 131,880 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 124,073 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 117,345 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 110,308 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 105,437 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 105,437 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 97,018 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 82,712 miles

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

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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S608 DWU is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S608 DWU, 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 S608 DWU registered?

S608 DWU is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 29 October 1998.

Is S608 DWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S608 DWU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S608 DWU have outstanding finance?

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