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S976 AOU

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,739 mi
Last recorded97,739 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS976 AOU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2007 97,739 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front and front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode and slightly pitted

offside door mirror glass damaged near to limit

offside front suspension mounting area starting to corrode

offside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front wheel rim slightly damaged

radiator support cross member badly corroded

rear brakes just passed increase and decrease test

rear exhaust box deteriorated near to limit

steering slightly stiff in operation and slight wear in steering rack

Fail 18 Dec 2007 97,734 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded and getting low

nearside front and front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode and slightly pitted

offside door mirror glass damaged near to limit

offside front suspension mounting area starting to corrode

offside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front wheel rim slightly damaged

radiator support cross member badly corroded

rear exhaust box deteriorated near to limit

steering slightly stiff in operation and slight wear in steering rack

Pass 13 Jun 2006 89,568 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 89,568 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

oil leak

spare tyre defective

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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S976 AOU is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S976 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 S976 AOU registered?

S976 AOU is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 28 December 1998.

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