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S863 SAH

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests34 (22 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

76,151 mi
Last recorded76,151 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS863 SAH
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

22 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 76,151 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 75,164 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2025 75,164 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 74,009 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2024 74,007 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2024 74,007 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2024 73,999 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 71,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2023 71,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 68,602 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 68,596 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively X 2 (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 66,914 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2020 66,556 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Apr 2020 66,556 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/f both (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s/f cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 62,868 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 57,640 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 7 Mar 2017 56,313 miles

Nearside Front Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorated (6.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (7.1.2)

oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2017 56,313 miles

Nearside Front Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorated (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (7.1.2)

oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2017 55,951 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded doorstep under sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

front cross member slightly corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2016 43,003 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 42,456 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2014 38,583 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 35,704 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2013 35,704 miles

Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2012 31,665 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear tyres worn on edges

light underbody corrosion

Fail 3 Oct 2012 31,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear tyres worn on edges

light underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Jan 2012 31,385 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 31,285 miles

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

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

both rear tyres 14 years old reinforced not commercial

load sensing valve not moving

rear suspension on the bump stops

Pass 14 Dec 2009 30,764 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 30,155 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 29,481 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 28,421 miles

Both front wheel bearings slight play,and NSR also slight play.PASS AND ADVISE.

Pass 22 Dec 2005 28,022 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 28,022 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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S863 SAH is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S863 SAH, 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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S863 SAH is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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