MOT Status
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62,546 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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under side as age related corrosion
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
differential leaking oil n/s drive shaft
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Coolant leak
differential leaking oil n/s drive shaft
Rear axle showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear axle showing signs of corrosion
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)
Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
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)
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)
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)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato?
Based on 1,962,737 MOT tests across 142,446 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is S97 MFC safe to buy?
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