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S778 SYA

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

60,581 mi
Last recorded60,581 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS778 SYA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 60,581 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 56,878 miles

Chassis and components covered in underseal.

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 54,972 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 51,247 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 48,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 47,228 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general light under body corrosion

Fail 1 Feb 2021 47,228 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts battery earth lead (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general light under body corrosion

Pass 3 Feb 2020 47,136 miles

Front inner wheel arches corroded

Oil leak and sump corroded

Rear suspension very stiff, appears to have after market spring assist fitted

Wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 3 Feb 2020 47,136 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Battery terminal (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front inner wheel arches corroded

Oil leak and sump corroded

Rear suspension very stiff, appears to have after market spring assist fitted

Wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 30 Jan 2019 46,668 miles

Rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Jan 2018 45,959 miles

Oil leak sump gasket ()

Fail 24 Jan 2018 45,959 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak sump gasket ()

Pass 3 Feb 2017 45,245 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 45,149 miles

All four wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 9 Nov 2016 45,149 miles

Braking system leaking Load-sensing valve (3.6.A.1)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Nearside front lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Offside front lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

All four wheel bearings have slight play

Nearside inner sill/step corroded

Offside front jacking point corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2016 42,688 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 42,688 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 38,927 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 38,927 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 37,649 miles

both front inner wings are slightly corroded

Pass 10 May 2013 37,420 miles

small area of corrosion on inner wing seams

Pass 14 May 2012 36,455 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 34,983 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 34,121 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 32,477 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 30,447 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 65,249 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 24,983 miles

front to rear brake pipe rusted

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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S778 SYA is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 S778 SYA, 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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What year was S778 SYA registered?

S778 SYA is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 18 August 1998.

Is S778 SYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S778 SYA shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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