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S917 NEC

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,996 mi
Last recorded104,996 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS917 NEC
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2012 104,996 miles

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 102,236 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 102,236 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 99,974 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 97,340 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 86,203 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 86,183 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 74,009 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 74,008 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 Jan 2006 73,995 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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S917 NEC is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S917 NEC, 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 S917 NEC registered?

S917 NEC is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 29 August 1998.

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