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S743 ARC

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

85,860 mi
Last recorded85,860 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS743 ARC
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2026 85,860 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight corrosion to inner wings/wheel arches near brake hose mounts (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes starting to crack/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

vehicle under-body has had various previous welding patch repairs carried out to vehicle

Pass 5 Aug 2025 85,322 miles

Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight corrosion to inner wings/wheel arches near brake hose mounts (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes starting to crack/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

vehicle under-body has had various previous welding patch repairs carried out to vehicle

Fail 28 Jul 2025 85,317 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight corrosion to inner wings/wheel arches near brake hose mounts (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes starting to crack/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear grinding brake noise coming from inside drum

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

vehicle under-body has had various previous welding patch repairs carried out to vehicle

Pass 23 Jul 2024 84,718 miles

Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight corrosion to inner wings/wheel arches near brake hose mounts (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch holed and corroded at rear of arch but not effecting the strength/structure or prescribed areas of the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill holed and corroded at rear end of sill but not effecting the strength/structure or prescribed areas of the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear axle suspension bump stops deteriorated

vehicle under-body has had various previous welding patch repairs carried out to vehicle

Fail 16 Jul 2024 84,695 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight corrosion to inner wings/wheel arches near brake hose mounts (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front both front shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch holed and corroded at rear of arch but not effecting the strength/structure or prescribed areas of the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill holed and corroded at rear end of sill but not effecting the strength/structure or prescribed areas of the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear axle suspension bump stops deteriorated

vehicle under-body has had various previous welding patch repairs carried out to vehicle

Pass 11 Jul 2023 83,615 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch holed and corroded at rear of arch but not effecting the strength/structure or prescribed areas of the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill holed and corroded at rear end of sill but not effecting the strength/structure or prescribed areas of the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear both tyres are 12 years old

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

vehicle under-body has had various previous welding patch repairs carried out to vehicle

Fail 10 Jul 2023 83,615 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch holed and corroded at rear of arch but not effecting the strength/structure or prescribed areas of the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill holed and corroded at rear end of sill but not effecting the strength/structure or prescribed areas of the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear both tyres are 12 years old

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

vehicle under-body has had various previous welding patch repairs carried out to vehicle

Pass 1 Aug 2022 80,514 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 80,505 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front cross member corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2021 79,128 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 79,089 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength strut turret corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber mount split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 75,532 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 74,592 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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))

heavily under-sealed

Pass 22 Jun 2018 73,309 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 72,937 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive passenger step area (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017 72,937 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive passenger step area (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 72,163 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 72,163 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 70,773 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 67,306 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 67,300 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 65,786 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 65,785 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 62,067 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 62,050 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 59,247 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

Fail 24 Mar 2011 59,247 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

Pass 1 Apr 2010 52,842 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WALLS PERRISHED .

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 52,842 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyre walls perrished / cracking .

Pass 31 Oct 2008 50,673 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

radiater leaking

Fail 24 Oct 2008 50,645 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

radiater leaking

Pass 19 Oct 2007 47,391 miles

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

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 43,216 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear tyres perished and splitting

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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S743 ARC is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 S743 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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S743 ARC is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 4 November 1998.

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