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S849 OFV

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,024 mi
Last recorded117,024 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS849 OFV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 117,024 miles

Central Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2025 115,819 miles

Central Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 113,306 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 111,894 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 111,889 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 109,918 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 106,730 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 104,389 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 103,048 miles

Both front chassis corroded

Both front innerwings corroded

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 98,997 miles

Both front innerwings corroded

Both rear undersills corroded

Nearside Front Chassis corroded

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

Offside Front Chassis corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2017 98,997 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Both front innerwings corroded

Both rear undersills corroded

Nearside Front Chassis corroded

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

Offside Front Chassis corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2016 93,485 miles

Corrosion in both front innerwings

Front brakes slight imbalance

Pass 2 Jul 2015 87,818 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 86,785 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 85,803 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust mounting broken , still supported ok with remaining mountings

Pass 19 Aug 2013 85,803 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust mounting broken , still supported ok with remaining mountings

Pass 3 Jul 2012 83,656 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 80,722 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 78,645 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 78,645 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 71,441 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 71,441 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 65,201 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 61,384 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 55,998 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 55,998 miles

Front 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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S849 OFV is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S849 OFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S849 OFV registered?

S849 OFV is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 October 1998.

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The MOT history for S849 OFV shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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