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S803 POV

1998 Fiat Ducato

Blue Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,010 mi
Last recorded86,010 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS803 POV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2012 86,010 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 84,328 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 8 Nov 2010 84,317 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2009 83,324 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 83,307 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 May 2008 79,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2007 72,755 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 65,059 miles
Pass 9 May 2005 56,072 miles

O/s wiper blade starting to split, Brake pedal pad starting to split. Battery insecure. O/s & n/s front tyres low on limit. Front disc inner facings corroded, Rear metal brake pipe corroded.O/s/f metal brake pipe corroded

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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S803 POV is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in Blue with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S803 POV, 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 S803 POV registered?

S803 POV is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 19 October 1998.

Is S803 POV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S803 POV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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