CarVerify

Free Car Check

S738 TCA

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

65,662 mi
Last recorded65,662 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS738 TCA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 65,662 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 65,212 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 65,016 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 64,072 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 63,427 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 62,105 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 61,748 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 61,674 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 58,048 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 55,621 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 54,331 miles

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

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

exhaust rubbers perished

oil leak

Pass 11 May 2015 50,978 miles

general corrosion

n/s/f tyre badly perished

o/s/f tyre badly perished

slight play in all wheel bearings

Fail 11 May 2015 50,978 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

general corrosion

n/s/f tyre badly perished

o/s/f tyre badly perished

slight play in all wheel bearings

Pass 2 Jun 2014 50,489 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 50,489 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 48,487 miles

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

both front tyres cracks

Fail 5 Jun 2013 48,487 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

both front tyres cracks

Fail 9 Feb 2012 47,666 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 47,666 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 44,768 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2011 44,768 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 44,365 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 37,701 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 36,990 miles

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

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

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

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

gearbox end cap is excessively corroded and leaking

radiator core is corroded

radiator crossmember is corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2006 35,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all brake pipes are corroded

front radiator cross member is corroded

vehicle has only just passed emissions test 2.96 maximum is 3.00

Pass 2 Sep 2006 35,312 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all brake pipes are corroded

front radiator cross member is corroded

vehicle has only just passed emissions test 2.96 maximum is 3.00

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
Full Fiat Ducato reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S738 TCA is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc 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 S738 TCA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S738 TCA?

You can check the full history of S738 TCA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S738 TCA registered?

S738 TCA is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S738 TCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S738 TCA shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S738 TCA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S738 TCA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.