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S706 ETV

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

95,043 mi
Last recorded95,043 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS706 ETV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 95,043 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 94,998 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 May 2024 94,998 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative BOTH SIDES (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 94,878 miles

Exhaust mounting defective ALL (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 94,873 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel BOTH (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective ALL (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 93,848 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear leaf spring mounting points front and rear corroded marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and crossmember's corroded in multiple places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all tyre older than 10 years old

Fail 2 Jun 2021 93,837 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both inner wheel arch's holed and corroded next to brake flexi hose mounting points marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear leaf spring mounting points front and rear corroded marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and crossmember's corroded in multiple places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated marked with chalk (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all tyre older than 10 years old

Pass 14 Jul 2020 92,175 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

nearside lamp lens damaged

Fail 6 Jul 2020 92,152 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wish bone bushes extensively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside lamp lens damaged

Pass 1 Jul 2019 89,577 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

extensive welding reapairs carried out

front inner wings corroded

o/s/f chassis leg corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2018 88,366 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 88,364 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member at anchor point holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member nr brake valve holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Lower Brake cable damaged but not to excess anchor point both sides starting to bend (1.1.15 (a))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty not red (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside exhaust rubber cracked

Registration plate lamp insecure panel loose (4.7.1 (c) (i))

weak areas o/s anchor c/member . n/s step repair poor

Fail 5 Jul 2018 88,357 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn BOTH OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded NEAR SIDE TO OFFSIDE REAR CHASSIS CROSS SECTION ( LOAD VALVE MOUNTAIN POINT ) (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Floor excessively deteriorated NEARSIDE FRONT STEP SILL (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded MAIN BRAKE PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OFFSIDE FRONT UPPER INNER WHEEL ARCH (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working ALL (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH FRONT WISHBONE REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Boot lid likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected BOTH REAR LEAF SPRING MOUNTS (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT SHOCKER SHROUDS/ BUMP STOPS INSECURE

BOTH REAR LIGHT LENSES HAVE SLIGHT DAMAGE

NEARSIDE FRONT CHASSIS LEG SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

PARKING BRAKE RETURN SPRING BROKEN

ROAD WHEELS CORRODED

SUMP CORRODED

NON CAMPING TYRES FITTED TO FRONT AXLE

Pass 19 Jul 2017 86,895 miles

extensive wear in offside front(rear bush)

front spring mountings repaired heavily under sealed difficult to asess

Fail 5 Jul 2017 86,859 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch as marked with yellow chalk (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch as marked with yellow chalk (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven offside late to apply (3.7.B.2)

extensive wear in offside front(rear bush)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 83,932 miles

step section holed and corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2016 83,932 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour gone white (1.4.A.2f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lense broken (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

step section holed and corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2015 82,438 miles

both front chassis legs corroded but not relevant

offside outer sill corroded but not relevant

Fail 1 Jul 2015 82,428 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front chassis legs corroded but not relevant

offside outer sill corroded but not relevant

Pass 1 Jul 2014 80,877 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 80,877 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 80,589 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 80,518 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 79,670 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 78,691 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 78,677 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 76,487 miles

Advise brake pipes corroded in places

Advise exhaust system corroded / blowing

Advise movement in nearside front wheel bearing

Advise nearside front tyre wearing low

Advise underbody corrosion started in places

Advise underside of vehicle undersealed

Advise wear in rear shockabsorber bushes

Pass 5 Mar 2009 76,252 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 76,252 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 73,801 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 61,280 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 61,280 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 52,852 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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S706 ETV is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 S706 ETV, 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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S706 ETV is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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