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S899 UTU

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,903 mi
Last recorded117,903 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS899 UTU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 117,903 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 115,985 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 113,647 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 111,867 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 109,527 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 106,140 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 104,419 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 104,419 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 94,362 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 90,144 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 85,910 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 83,766 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracked

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner bottom (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front tyre sidewall cracked

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Offside Rear tyre sidewall craked

Fail 26 Sep 2015 83,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracked

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner bottom (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front tyre sidewall cracked

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Offside Rear tyre sidewall craked

Pass 6 Sep 2014 83,428 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 81,979 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

rear damper lower bolts appear to be bent

Pass 14 Sep 2013 81,979 miles

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

rear damper lower bolts appear to be bent

Pass 21 Jul 2012 8,161 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 79,953 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust hanger missing

Fail 17 Jul 2010 78,421 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all wheels have slight play

Pass 17 Jul 2010 78,421 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

all wheels have slight play

Pass 17 Jul 2009 76,058 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 75,937 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 68,001 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 61,391 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 61,391 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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S899 UTU is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S899 UTU, 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 S899 UTU registered?

S899 UTU is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 17 September 1998.

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