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S73 HCG

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,983 mi
Last recorded52,983 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS73 HCG
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 52,983 miles

Front brake discs - corroded/pitted

Front brakes - some imbalance on RBT

Front hubs - wear/movement

Nearside Front Lower suspension ball joint gaitor - perishing

Nearside Front lower suspension ball joint wear/lift

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear hubs - wear/movement

temporary locking fuel cap fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2025 52,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible - hid fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible - hid fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick - lining heavily deteriorated (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower suspension ball joints - wear/lift

Front brake discs - corroded/pitted

Front brakes - some imbalance on RBT

Front hubs - wear/movement

Nearside Front Lower suspension ball joint gaitor - perishing

Nearside Rear indicator - came on when tapped

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear hubs - wear/movement

temporary locking fuel cap fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2024 52,822 miles

Front Lower suspension ball joints - wear/lift and gaitors perished

Front brake pads - heavily worn and linings appear deteriorated

Front hubs - wear/movement

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear hubs - slight wear/movement

slight front brake imbalance on RBT

temporary locking fuel cap fitted

Pass 13 May 2022 50,040 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened build up of surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside & offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced nearside& offside (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 49,724 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded NS/OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 40,142 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 37,966 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside front and offside front (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play offside rear (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 37,966 miles

Brake pipe leaking brake pipe at offside front inner wheel arch (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside front and offside front (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play offside rear (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 33,922 miles

Front crossmember corroding

Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside front and offside front (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 33,919 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak offside front (2.7.3)

Front crossmember corroding

Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside front and offside front (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 30,283 miles

Offside front lower balljoint dust cover poor condition

Wipers poor

Fail 27 Apr 2016 30,273 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Nearside rear - 215/70 r15c (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front lower balljoint dust cover poor condition

Wipers poor

Pass 30 Apr 2015 29,215 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 27,619 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play evident in both front wheel bearings,not considered excessive.

Fail 23 Apr 2014 27,602 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play evident in both front wheel bearings,not considered excessive.

Pass 17 Apr 2013 25,578 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 23,160 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 21,020 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 18,640 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 18,596 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perishing

towbar insecure

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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S73 HCG is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S73 HCG, 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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S73 HCG is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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