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S70 LRL

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

45,278 mi
Last recorded45,278 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS70 LRL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 45,278 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 43,095 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 19 May 2025 43,095 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/step sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 39,923 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 10 May 2024 39,921 miles

Emissions unable to be completed vehicle cut out (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 30 May 2023 37,568 miles

Front Lower x member corroded (radiator support)

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

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

exhaust boxes deteriorated x2

Pass 11 May 2022 37,392 miles

Front front radiator mounting member corroded

Fail 10 May 2022 37,391 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Front front radiator mounting member corroded

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 37,124 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 37,123 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 35,567 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 34,612 miles

Rear tyres starting to perish

Slight play in all four wheel bearings

Pass 25 Apr 2017 34,507 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Offside front outrigger corroded/holed - just outside prescribed area

Pass 28 Apr 2016 34,374 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 33,820 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 33,659 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 32,138 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2013 32,138 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2012 31,159 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 31,159 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 29,765 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 28,970 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 26,859 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 25,647 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 23,418 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 21,599 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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S70 LRL is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S70 LRL, 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 S70 LRL registered?

S70 LRL is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 2 December 1998.

Is S70 LRL safe to buy?

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