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S793 RJS

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

62,721 mi
Last recorded62,721 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS793 RJS
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 62,721 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 61,748 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2024 61,231 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 61,223 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 61,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 57,451 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 54,705 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 53,453 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes across front bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Wheel bearing has slight play all 4 corners (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underside corrosion

Fail 30 Mar 2021 53,452 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively power steering rack pipe corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes across front bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Wheel bearing has slight play all 4 corners (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underside corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2019 51,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2018 51,196 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at join (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front brake hose feral corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 51,111 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear tyres perished

Fail 19 Apr 2017 51,111 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Apr 2016 50,750 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 50,646 miles

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

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Front corrosion at footwell

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 47,904 miles

nearside and offside front bottom suspension arms corroded

nearside and offside front chassis legs corroded

Fail 6 May 2015 47,901 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 47,367 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 46,388 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 44,411 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 44,411 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

radiator mounting x member corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2011 42,944 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 42,944 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

front x member corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2009 39,209 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 39,209 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 35,993 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 35,993 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres perrished

o/s front tyre perrished

Pass 11 May 2006 28,220 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S793 RJS is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 S793 RJS, 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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S793 RJS is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 7 September 1998.

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