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S898 NPO

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

42,610 mi
Last recorded42,610 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS898 NPO
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 42,610 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 42,608 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 41,748 miles

Front slight oil leak gear box

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front wiper blade getting worn

Offside Front inner sill to door step corroding

Fail 26 Feb 2025 41,748 miles

Front slight oil leak gear box

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front wiper blade getting worn

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

Offside Front inner sill to door step corroding

Pass 7 Mar 2024 41,421 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 41,421 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 41,410 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis end near radiator mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 38,634 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 38,301 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 37,820 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 37,820 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2019 36,799 miles

Offside Front chassis corroded by front crossmember

Pass 11 Jun 2018 36,135 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 36,107 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 34,233 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 33,286 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 33,238 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 Nov 2014 32,670 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 32,670 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 31,915 miles

Tyres are perrished

Pass 7 Nov 2012 30,675 miles

tyres perished

Pass 14 Nov 2011 29,231 miles

front crossmember corroded to excess, not in a perscribed area.

Pass 30 Sep 2010 28,117 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 28,551 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 27,465 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 26,418 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 25,225 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 23,289 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 23,259 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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S898 NPO is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 S898 NPO, 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 S898 NPO registered?

S898 NPO is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 2 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S898 NPO shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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