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S839 NEF

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

73,630 mi
Last recorded73,630 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS839 NEF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 73,630 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 73,613 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 72,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 71,811 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 71,498 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 71,479 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis box section corroded and split, has been filled with silicon which is not acceptable repair but, not in prescribed area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 66,112 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 65,483 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 64,674 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 59,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 54,801 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 50,420 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 46,103 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 42,852 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 39,791 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 37,887 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2010 33,996 miles

front cross member radiator suport horn hard to press

Pass 11 Mar 2009 30,324 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 26,374 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 22,610 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 20,180 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Feb 2006 20,180 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (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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S839 NEF is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 S839 NEF, 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 S839 NEF registered?

S839 NEF is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 7 November 1998.

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