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S818 ADC

1998 Fiat Ducato

Silver Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

234,116 mi
Last recorded234,116 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS818 ADC
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 234,116 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 232,878 miles

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

near and offside rear spring hanger chassis areas corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2016 232,809 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported all hanger rubbers split (7.1.1)

Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported flexi hoses bracket insecure rubbing tyre (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings subframe mounting area (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

near and offside rear spring hanger chassis areas corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2015 230,095 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 230,073 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 228,067 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 228,001 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

slight water leak from radiator

Pass 30 Sep 2009 227,789 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 227,263 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 22 Sep 2008 227,263 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 22,681 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 22,681 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 225,552 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 225,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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S818 ADC is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in Silver with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S818 ADC, 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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S818 ADC is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 12 August 1998.

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