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S821 NRB

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

77,269 mi
Last recorded77,269 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS821 NRB
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 77,269 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Rad support corroded

Nearside Front Inner Wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2026 77,269 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Rad support corroded

Nearside Front Inner Wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 77,669 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 77,645 miles

Exhaust mounting defective various rubber hangers (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs worn pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 74,125 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 69,386 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 63,978 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 63,978 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking up in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 63,897 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 63,870 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 63,433 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 62,675 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2018 62,671 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2017 60,084 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 58,550 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 58,550 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 May 2015 57,584 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 May 2014 54,631 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2014 54,617 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 53,122 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

off side, near side front & n/s rear rear tyres cracking

Fail 17 Jun 2013 53,122 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

off side, near side front & n/s rear rear tyres cracking

Pass 2 Jul 2012 51,948 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 50,628 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 50,638 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 49,068 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 49,048 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 47,285 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 45,089 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 43,152 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 43,152 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 22 Jun 2006 40,959 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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S821 NRB is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 S821 NRB, 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 S821 NRB registered?

S821 NRB is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 November 1998.

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