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S861 KEP

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,217 mi
Last recorded80,217 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS861 KEP
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 80,217 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2025 79,379 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear alko chassis seized

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 79,379 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury heater vent (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear alko chassis seized

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 78,534 miles

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

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 25 Oct 2024 78,534 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 14 Oct 2023 76,153 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 73,492 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 70,329 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 69,230 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 63,942 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not operating

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 61,303 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 61,293 miles

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion both front inner wheel arches slightly corroded (6.1.B.2)

all tyre,s slightly perished

Pass 2 Mar 2017 58,178 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All four (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 58,178 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All four (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 57,243 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 56,294 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 52,903 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 52,903 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 49,506 miles

near side front indicator starting to fade

slight play in near side front hub and rear hubs

Fail 8 Feb 2013 49,506 miles

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

near side front indicator starting to fade

slight play in near side front hub and rear hubs

Pass 13 Jan 2012 45,051 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight play in near side front hub

Fail 6 Jan 2012 45,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight play in near side front hub

Pass 20 Jan 2011 41,357 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 41,357 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 40,240 miles

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

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

front number plate faded

Pass 8 Apr 2009 38,980 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

both front tyres are wearing on edges

front number plate faded

Pass 16 Feb 2008 36,878 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 32,533 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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S861 KEP is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S861 KEP, 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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S861 KEP is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 3 August 1998.

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