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S780 LHN

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

80,689 mi
Last recorded80,689 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS780 LHN
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2025 80,689 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both front strut towers corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced both front inner sills/steps continuing to outer sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both front shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced battery tray and inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 76,756 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 72,066 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 72,039 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front upper marker light

Pass 2 Nov 2021 70,492 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 66,693 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

front cross member (radiator support) holed and corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2020 66,693 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

front cross member (radiator support) holed and corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2019 67,696 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 64,596 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 64,596 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2016 64,342 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 63,720 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 62,509 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 59,966 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 28 Apr 2012 58,408 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 55,227 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Apr 2011 55,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 52,868 miles

Drivers wiper split but clears screen ok

Front cross member corroded but not yet considered excessive

Oil leak

Sump corroded but doesn't seem to be leaking

Fail 24 Mar 2010 52,844 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Drivers wiper split but clears screen ok

Front cross member corroded but not yet considered excessive

Oil leak

Sump corroded but doesn't seem to be leaking

Pass 2 Apr 2009 50,067 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2009 50,050 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2008 47,444 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 43,092 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 43,092 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 40,341 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 30 Jan 2006 40,341 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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S780 LHN is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 S780 LHN, 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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S780 LHN is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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