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S916 NBV

1998 Fiat Ducato

Silver Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

77,354 mi
Last recorded77,354 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS916 NBV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 77,354 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 75,455 miles

Front Coil spring corroded N/s and o/s. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s and o/s chassis/ inner wing. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe from limiter valve to flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 75,455 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded N/s and o/s. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s and o/s chassis/ inner wing. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe from limiter valve to flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 72,048 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 71,085 miles

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

Front Electrical wiring insecure starter motor main cable (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2023 71,083 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Electrical wiring insecure starter motor main cable (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 68,429 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 67,934 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 67,224 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 65,748 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 62,733 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 57,926 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 57,244 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 May 2013 57,244 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 56,803 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 56,796 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 55,176 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 55,162 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 55,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 53,587 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 52,510 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 49,177 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 49,177 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 46,069 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 46,069 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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S916 NBV is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in Silver with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 S916 NBV, 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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S916 NBV is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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