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S694 GKS

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

55,292 mi
Last recorded55,292 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS694 GKS
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2020 55,292 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear axle service brake imbalance 65% o/s/r slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front indicators show white (4.4.3 (a))

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view o/s/f door mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 3 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush o/s/r ( both bottom shock bushes ) (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure o/s/r tyre (front axle has large dip/in tread area ) deformed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear axle wheel bearings have slight play

front exhaust has slight blow

o/s/f metal brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s/r suspension leg (front axle ) stiff to return

Pass 10 Mar 2017 152,378 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT NOW - second rear axle (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play second axle (2.6.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush first rear axle (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush second rear axle (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front cross member corroding

nearside rear second axle lower shock absorber bush cracking

Fail 8 Mar 2017 152,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort second rear axle - the lower effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 3 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT NOW - second rear axle (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play second axle (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush first rear axle (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush second rear axle (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front cross member corroding

nearside rear second axle lower shock absorber bush cracking

Pass 26 Feb 2016 147,394 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear tyre on second axle worn on outer shoulder

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bonnet hinges seized

both wiper blades deteriorated

front cross member corroded

slight engine oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2016 147,394 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear tyre on second axle worn on outer shoulder

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bonnet hinges seized

both wiper blades deteriorated

exhaust rubber hangers badly perished or missing

front cross member corroded

slight engine oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2014 43,820 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 40,347 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 40,246 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 139,517 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 139,517 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 139,391 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 139,390 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 136,731 miles

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

hand brake cable sheath split nearside 3rd axle

hand brake cable sheath split offside 3rd axle

nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 17 Jul 2006 99,563 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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S694 GKS is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S694 GKS, 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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S694 GKS is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 12 December 1998.

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