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S663 DHC

1998 Fiat Ducato

Blue Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

606,055 mi
Last recorded606,055 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS663 DHC
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2011 606,055 miles

corrosion at front inner wheel arches

corrosion at outer sills

Pass 6 Aug 2010 60,092 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2010 60,092 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2009 59,347 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 58,411 miles

STRONG ADVISE; BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER DAMPING WEAK.

Pass 4 Jul 2007 57,304 miles

ADVISE; HEAVY ENGINE OIL LEAK.

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 55,144 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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S663 DHC is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in Blue with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S663 DHC, 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 S663 DHC registered?

S663 DHC is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 August 1998.

Is S663 DHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S663 DHC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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