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S795 BWV

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,502 mi
Last recorded129,502 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS795 BWV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 129,502 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 129,502 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 117,353 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 117,353 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassic by sub-frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 109,140 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 109,044 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch at rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 96,895 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch

corrosion to outer sills

heavy corrosion to inner sills outside prescribed area

Fail 23 Mar 2023 96,702 miles

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

Central Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch

corrosion to outer sills

heavy corrosion to inner sills outside prescribed area

Pass 31 Mar 2022 79,574 miles

off side front shock absorber leaking

off side sill area rusting

Fail 25 Mar 2022 79,424 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear corner of near side sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear corner of off side inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outside and bottom of off side chassis rail area next to front sub frame mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

off side front shock absorber leaking

off side sill area rusting

Pass 8 Jul 2021 70,098 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 70,098 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 62,333 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by radiator cross member mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 60,142 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by radiator cross member mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 55,776 miles

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

corrosion to outer sills and front chassis but not excessive within prescribed areas

Fail 20 Aug 2018 55,776 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

corrosion to outer sills and front chassis but not excessive within prescribed areas

Pass 15 Jul 2014 54,336 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear (cross axle) brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2014 54,336 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear (cross axle) brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2013 49,958 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 49,958 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 47,584 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 46,668 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 45,142 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 43,573 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 40,288 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 36,662 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 33,384 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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S795 BWV is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 S795 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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S795 BWV is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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