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S661 VYC

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

68,874 mi
Last recorded68,874 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS661 VYC
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 68,874 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 68,032 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all suspension components have rust around (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 68,032 miles

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

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all suspension components have rust around (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 67,439 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 66,362 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 65,156 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 63,204 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 62,539 miles

Exhaust system very rusty

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear High level centre brake light not working

Fail 17 May 2018 62,503 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting bracket on pipe rusted away (7.1.1)

Front Electrical wiring insecure in engine bay area at engine (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger/jacking point area near subframe mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both hoses (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis at front end (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Braking system leaking Front to rear metal brake pipe rusted through (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system very rusty

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear High level centre brake light not working

Pass 6 May 2017 61,768 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 60,219 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 60,219 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 58,608 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 56,230 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 56,230 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 523,009 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 47,796 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 47,755 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 41,167 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 36,169 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 34,638 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 32,830 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 30,806 miles

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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S661 VYC is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 S661 VYC, 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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S661 VYC is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 9 September 1998.

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The MOT history for S661 VYC shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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