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S788 BWV

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

109,375 mi
Last recorded109,375 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS788 BWV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 109,375 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 102,623 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front subframe offside rear mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 97,627 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 97,585 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front crossbar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis end corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 93,632 miles

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

Front both sides - shock absorber tubes corroded

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 93,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Spare wheel carrier/rear frame for floor support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Spare wheel carrier/floor support frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front both sides - shock absorber tubes corroded

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 88,952 miles

Offside Front radiator lower mount corroded and holed but does not effect the security of the radiator

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

slight blow from back box

Pass 30 Nov 2020 86,149 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill / step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 77,994 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 69,054 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 61,296 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 54,686 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 52,167 miles

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

front discs very rusty

tyres starting to perish

Fail 29 May 2015 52,167 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

tyres starting to perish

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

front discs very rusty

Pass 2 Jul 2013 50,602 miles

exhaust deteriorating

near side front and off side front tyres starting to perish

off side front brake pipe greased preventing full inspection

Fail 2 Jul 2013 5,060 miles

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

exhaust deteriorating

near side front and off side front tyres starting to perish

off side front brake pipe greased preventing full inspection

Pass 30 Jun 2012 47,168 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 44,444 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 42,643 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear tyres slightly perished

o/s/f brake pad wire broken

o/s/f top side light not working

Pass 26 Aug 2009 41,868 miles

exhaust tailpipe end corrodded

underfloor habitation hose chaffed/burnt on exhaust pipe

Fail 25 Aug 2009 41,867 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust tailpipe end corrodded

underfloor habitation hose chaffed/burnt on exhaust pipe

Pass 14 Dec 2007 41,195 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 41,190 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 36,544 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 29,396 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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S788 BWV is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 S788 BWV, 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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S788 BWV is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 5 December 1998.

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