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S783 ATE

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

191,351 mi
Last recorded191,351 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS783 ATE
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2011 191,351 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both rear quarter panals corroded (bottom)

both rear wheel arches corroded

brake pedal rubber showing deteriation

n/s bonnet hinge damaged

n/s/f tyre wearing on both edges also showing deteriation (strong advise)

n/s/r light lens damaged

o/s/f indicator lamp damaged

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f wing damaged

Fail 17 Jan 2011 191,351 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both rear quarter panals corroded (bottom)

both rear wheel arches corroded

brake pedal rubber showing deteriation

n/s bonnet hinge damaged

n/s/f tyre wearing on both edges also showing deteriation (strong advise)

n/s/r light lens damaged

o/s/f indicator lamp damaged

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f wing damaged

Pass 14 Jan 2010 191,351 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber showing deteriation

n/s/r light lens damaged

slight play in steering rack

Fail 11 Jan 2010 191,351 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber showing deteriation

n/s/r light lens damaged

slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Jan 2009 183,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

all rubber mountings on exhaust showing deteriation

front number plate showing deteriation

strong advise on n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge also side wall showing deteriation

strong advise on n/s/r tyre wall showing deteriation

Fail 19 Jan 2009 183,789 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

all rubber mountings on exhaust showing deteriation

front number plate showing deteriation

strong advise on n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge also side wall showing deteriation

strong advise on n/s/r tyre wall showing deteriation

Pass 25 Jan 2008 172,115 miles

Oil leak

front both sides vehicle structure has slight corrosion

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear light lense cracked

Fail 25 Jan 2008 172,115 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate showing slight deteriation

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

n/s/r light lens broken

n/s/r tyre wall showing damage

Fail 21 Jan 2008 172,073 miles

Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre wall showing damage

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate showing slight deteriation

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

n/s/r light lens broken

Pass 24 Jan 2007 154,983 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pedal rubber showing slight deteriation

front number plate showing deteriation

n/s/r tyre wall showing deteriation

Fail 22 Jan 2007 154,946 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pedal rubber showing slight deteriation

front number plate showing slight deteriation

n/s/r tyre wall showing deteriation

Pass 4 Jan 2006 147,222 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2006 147,222 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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S783 ATE is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 S783 ATE, 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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S783 ATE is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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