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S95 DOU

1998 Fiat Ducato

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

109,098 mi
Last recorded109,098 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS95 DOU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2019 109,098 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill / floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 106,614 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 104,285 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 104,285 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 May 2017 104,122 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 10,233 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

could not see front brake pads for wear

Fail 5 Oct 2015 10,228 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mount missing from centre box (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Brake linkage locking device insecure safety clip broken on axle to proportioning valve mech (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner quarter panel corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill within 12" of rear shackle (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users wheel arch liner (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill corrosion within 12" of rear spring (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering quater panel corrosion within 12" of rear shackle (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively drums slightly oval (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 98,415 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 98,411 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

all exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 9 Oct 2013 93,199 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 93,199 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 86,936 miles

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 84,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 77,839 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 74,272 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 74,234 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

corrosion to n/s/r 1/4 panel

exhaust system rusty

front and rear suspension components rusty

slight play to both rear wheel bearings and starting to get noisey

Fail 27 Mar 2009 74,234 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

corrosion to n/s/r 1/4 panel

exhaust system rusty

front and rear suspension components rusty

slight play to both rear wheel bearings and starting to get noisey

Pass 8 Oct 2007 71,443 miles

rear exhaust tail pipe is slightly rusty

Fail 24 Oct 2006 69,658 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

N/s/f inner arch brake pipe rusty.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 69,658 miles

N/s/f inner arch brake pipe rusty.

Pass 13 Oct 2005 67,410 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 67,410 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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S95 DOU is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S95 DOU, 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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S95 DOU is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 16 November 1998.

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