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S705 LRX

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

75,134 mi
Last recorded75,134 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS705 LRX
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 75,134 miles

o/s and n/s front chasis members rusty and holed but not within any prescribed areas(by the radiator support)

Pass 18 Mar 2024 74,148 miles

o/s and n/s front chasis members rusty and holed but not within any prescribed areas

Fail 18 Mar 2024 74,148 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

o/s and n/s front chasis members rusty and holed but not within any prescribed areas

Fail 25 Oct 2023 74,130 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe burst (1.2.1 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner floor panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

o/s and n/s front chasis members rusty and holed but not within any prescribed areas

Pass 12 Apr 2022 72,649 miles

some of the metal brake pipes have been changed but most metal brake pipes have been covered in underseal

Pass 17 Mar 2021 69,747 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced @ crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill @ jacking location (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 69,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded @ brake hose mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch x3 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced @ crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill @ jacking location (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 69,484 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced @ crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near leaf spring hanger support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 69,450 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill x 2 areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis x 3 areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 68,915 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer chassis / inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 68,915 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected brake hose supporting area (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer chassis / inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 66,232 miles

Bonnet cable stiff to release

Four exhaust mounts perishing

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak Engine ()

Temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2011 173,567 miles

front cross member badly corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2011 173,567 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front cross member badly corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2010 172,995 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 172,995 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009
Pass 28 Jul 2008 172,489 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 172,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 167,070 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 165,771 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 148,473 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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S705 LRX is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 S705 LRX, 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 S705 LRX registered?

S705 LRX is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 23 September 1998.

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