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S970 AOU

1998 Fiat Ducato

Red Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

90,098 mi
Last recorded90,098 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS970 AOU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2015 90,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

corrosion to all suspension mounts

corrosion to front crossmember

corrosion to inner sills

corrosion to rear crossmember

Pass 17 Mar 2014 87,291 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 84,526 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 80,469 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 76,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 70,597 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 65,690 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2009 65,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 61,705 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 56,534 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 21 Feb 2006 52,031 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

near side rear brake binding slightly

non obligatory mirror damaged

spare wheel not fully tight but not likley to fall off

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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S970 AOU is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in Red with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S970 AOU, 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 S970 AOU registered?

S970 AOU is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 28 December 1998.

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