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S785 DWW

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,796 mi
Last recorded174,796 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS785 DWW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2012 174,796 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

exhaust has part of the system slightly corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2011 172,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2011 172,310 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 164,664 miles

o/s & n/s front chassys slightly corroded

slight oil leak ( sump area )

Pass 14 Jan 2009 156,817 miles

Front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2008 148,256 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 140,545 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 140,545 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 132,415 miles

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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S785 DWW is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S785 DWW, 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 S785 DWW registered?

S785 DWW is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 29 September 1998.

Is S785 DWW safe to buy?

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