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S731 ARC

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

41,213 mi
Last recorded41,213 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS731 ARC
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 41,213 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced below battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 41,213 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced below battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 41,101 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced below battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 40,759 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Below battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 40,759 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Below battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 39,877 miles

Nearside Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 39,734 miles

Offside Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Battery Tray (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 39,244 miles

minor corrosion to battery tray and o/s/f inner wing

minor surface corrosion to brake pipes and pas pipes

Pass 10 Aug 2020 39,128 miles

o/s inner surface rust under bonnet

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 3 Aug 2020 39,127 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outline marker lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 5 Jul 2018 37,908 miles

both front wheel bearings slight play

o/s/r reflector damaged

Fail 5 Jul 2018 37,908 miles

Nearside Rear Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced suspect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

both front wheel bearings slight play

o/s/r reflector damaged

Pass 22 May 2017 32,130 miles

slight play in all 4 wheel bearings

slight play in both top strut mounting bearings

vehicle is a camper with a extra box on rear of vehicle and using a trailer board as rear lights

Fail 18 May 2017 32,130 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

camper has rear box fitted covering rear factory lights additional trailer board fitted but no fog lamp fitted to offside

slight play in all 4 wheel bearings

slight play in both top strut mounting bearings

Pass 3 May 2016 25,544 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 25,544 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty not working (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 18,105 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 15,595 miles

centre exhaust baffles loose/breaking up

exhaust system rusty

Pass 8 May 2013 14,534 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 12,488 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 12,366 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 9 Apr 2009 11,403 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 9,028 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 9,028 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 8,133 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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S731 ARC is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 S731 ARC, 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 S731 ARC registered?

S731 ARC is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 8 December 1998.

Is S731 ARC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S731 ARC shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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