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S654 LHN

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,321 mi
Last recorded42,321 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS654 LHN
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 42,321 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged x2 (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/70/15cp (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 42,321 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged x2 (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/70/15cp (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 41,177 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 41,177 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 40,152 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 39,177 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underside has slight corrosion

Pass 30 Mar 2022 39,109 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive been under sealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 39,011 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Wheel bearing has slight play all (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 39,011 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Wheel bearing has slight play all (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 38,567 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 38,335 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 35,541 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 31,662 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 30,786 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 29,186 miles

All brake pipes greased

Exhaust rubber broke but exhaust still supported

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

Front underside steering suspension & braking components corroded & deteriorating

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 29,186 miles

All brake pipes greased

Exhaust rubber broke but exhaust still supported

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

Front underside steering suspension & braking components corroded & deteriorating

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 28,212 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 25,884 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 22,979 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 20,558 miles

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

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

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

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

all exhaust mountings starting to perish

front brake discs rusty

Fail 12 Aug 2011 20,558 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

all exhaust mountings starting to perish

front brake discs rusty

Pass 10 Jul 2010 19,348 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 16,102 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 14,347 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2007 14,262 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 14,257 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight corrosion on brake pipe front to rear

Pass 8 Mar 2006 12,992 miles

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

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 LHN is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S654 LHN, 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 LHN is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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