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S734 ERR

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

80,853 mi
Last recorded80,853 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS734 ERR
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2013 80,853 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 80,853 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 76,741 miles

exhaust starting to deteriorate

Fail 21 Aug 2012 76,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 5 Apr 2012 75,147 miles

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

slight corosion on front cross member.

Fail 26 Mar 2012 75,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

slight corosion on front cross member.

Pass 11 Apr 2011 74,899 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2010 6,565 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 61,733 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 61,733 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 60,240 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 60,240 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2008 60,222 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 May 2007

timing belt advise

Fail 30 May 2006 47,699 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

timing belt required advise

wipers required advise

Pass 30 May 2006 47,699 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

timing belt required advise

wipers required advise

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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S734 ERR is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 S734 ERR, 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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S734 ERR is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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