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S97 MFC

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

62,546 mi
Last recorded62,546 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS97 MFC
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 62,546 miles

under side as age related corrosion

Pass 15 May 2025 62,536 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s inner wheel arch areas & chassis leg areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front tyres over 10years old

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 8 May 2025 62,535 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s inner wheel arch areas & chassis leg areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front tyres over 10years old

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 58,809 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Exhaust mounting defective hanger rubber cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 58,569 miles

Exhaust mounting defective various rubber hangers splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 58,475 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded to and from rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 58,475 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both pipes going to and from the rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 58,149 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 58,122 miles

differential leaking oil n/s drive shaft

Fail 17 May 2018 58,105 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Coolant leak

differential leaking oil n/s drive shaft

Pass 24 Nov 2016 55,259 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 52,558 miles

Rear axle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 17 Sep 2015 52,558 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear axle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2014 51,061 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 51,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 45,502 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 43,430 miles

Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 43,427 miles

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

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 40,117 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 35,183 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 32,879 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 29,305 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 29,305 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 27,575 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 25,174 miles

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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S97 MFC is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc 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 S97 MFC, 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 S97 MFC registered?

S97 MFC is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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