MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,860 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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))
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))
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
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))
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls
offside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls
offside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls
BOTH REAR TYRES WALLS PERRISHED .
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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 .
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
radiater leaking
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
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)
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
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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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