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S654 DYG

1998 Fiat Ducato

Blue Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

73,224 mi
Last recorded73,224 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS654 DYG
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2022 73,224 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member holed and corroded and weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis corroded and cracked marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch badly holed and corroded within 30cm of sub-frame mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember holed and corroded within 30cm of leaf spring mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sill/steps holed and corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner wheel arch's corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sill corroded and slightly holed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody/outer body and chassis corroded in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front wing mirror housing damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 73,224 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower bush's deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills and lower steps rear crossmember and offside rear lower quarter panel badly holed and corroded but not within 30cm of any thing structural (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump badly corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside front and both rear tyre's more than 10years old

unable to check nearside front wheel bearing due to wheel binding

Fail 17 Mar 2021 73,224 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower bush's deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills and lower steps rear crossmember and offside rear lower quarter panel badly holed and corroded but not within 30cm of any thing structural (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump badly corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside front and both rear tyre's more than 10years old

unable to check nearside front wheel bearing due to wheel binding

Pass 18 Mar 2020 73,016 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills and under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear inner side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 73,008 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body as marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured rear spring eye (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured rear spring eye (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills and under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear inner side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 71,245 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body and chassis is corroded in multiple places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower ball joint has a bolt missing but is secure

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged chasing (3.3 (b) (i))

body and parts of chassis has had extensive repair's carried out

Fail 6 Mar 2019 71,241 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting 30 cm from rear leaf spring mounting point marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting 30com of front leaf spring mounting point marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body and chassis is corroded in multiple places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower ball joint has a bolt missing but is secure

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged chasing (3.3 (b) (i))

body and parts of chassis has had extensive repair's carried out

Pass 5 Feb 2018 69,325 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 69,320 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre silencer (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering spring mounting (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner body section as marked with yellow chalk (5.2.6)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 66,111 miles

extensive repairs carried out to structure and bodywork

o/s mirror damaged

Fail 3 Nov 2016 66,103 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

extensive repairs carried out to structure and bodywork

o/s mirror damaged

Pass 8 Oct 2015 64,601 miles

both upper suspension top bearing seized

extensive welding repairs carried out previously

Fail 8 Oct 2015 64,601 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded back panel (2.4.A.3)

both upper suspension top bearing seized

extensive welding repairs carried out previously

Pass 19 Nov 2014 64,424 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine sump is heavily corroded

o/s/f mirror outer cover has slight damage

Fail 15 Sep 2014 64,410 miles

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

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f mirror outer cover has slight damage

sump is heavily corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2013 62,202 miles

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

O/S/R outer quarter sill corroding

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 62,199 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

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

O/S/R outer quarter sill corroded

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 60,351 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 60,345 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

O/S/F brake slightly binding

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 58,395 miles

N/S/F cross member corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2011 58,386 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

N/S/F cross member corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2010 55,468 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn

N/S/R & O/S/R brakes slightly binding

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2009 53,812 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Sep 2009 53,799 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2008 52,439 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 50,993 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 48,765 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 48,764 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2005 46,076 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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S654 DYG is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in Blue with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 S654 DYG, 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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S654 DYG is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 22 October 1998.

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