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S812 LRA

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

69,734 mi
Last recorded69,734 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS812 LRA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 69,734 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg to inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg to inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 64,393 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside front inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 63,946 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 61,516 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 61,516 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 58,140 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside inner step corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside inner step corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2022 58,140 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively steering rack is leaking out of nearside rack boot (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch above road wheel and up the turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch rear of road wheel in a few places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch joint to jacking point in a few places rear of road wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside inner step corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside inner step corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2021 57,157 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 56,139 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 56,139 miles

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

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded osf step is corrded and holed within 30cm of handbrake prescribed area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 50,786 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 47,777 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 47,777 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 44,409 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 42,158 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight corrosion around near side front brake mounting

Pass 14 Jan 2015 40,716 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 40,368 miles

Exhaust system corroded and rubber mounts perished

Front brake discs corroded and pitted and brake pads in poor condition

Front indicators slightly discoloured

Horn not working properly

Slight play at all wheel bearings

Fail 12 May 2014 40,368 miles

Exhaust system corroded and rubber mounts perished

Front brake discs corroded and pitted and brake pads in poor condition

Front indicators slightly discoloured

Horn not working properly

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight play at all wheel bearings

Pass 24 Jun 2013 37,753 miles

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

centre exhaust deteriorating

slight bind n/s front brake

Pass 14 May 2012 36,209 miles

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

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

centre exhaust deteriorating

o/s front removable cross member excessivley corroded

slight bind n/s front brake

Pass 16 May 2011 35,785 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight bind n/s front brake

Pass 17 May 2010 33,124 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 30,858 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 30,388 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 29,459 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 29,459 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 May 2006 24,584 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 24,584 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 23,302 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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S812 LRA is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 S812 LRA, 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 S812 LRA registered?

S812 LRA is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S812 LRA shows 29 tests with a 75.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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