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S980 SVW

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,745 mi
Last recorded71,745 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS980 SVW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 71,745 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 71,325 miles

Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 68,930 miles

Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arches both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 65,700 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 64,021 miles

slight oil leak on engine

tyres getting low nsf and osf

Pass 5 Jan 2021 60,480 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front step and sill slight corrosion

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2019 58,284 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect strut (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 58,275 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect strut (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 55,395 miles

Front radiator cross/member corroded

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced engine mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

nearside and offside jacking points been repaired and covered in thick black underseal

Fail 1 Jun 2018 55,395 miles

Front Body panel likely to become detached radiator cross/member excessively corroded and likely to fail (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced engine mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

nearside and offside jacking points been repaired and covered in thick black underseal

Pass 6 Jun 2017 54,130 miles

Front radiator cross/member excessively corroded and holed bolted on

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

repairs to jacking point areas covered in thick black underseal

Fail 1 Jun 2017 54,122 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded next to jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Front radiator cross/member excessively corroded and holed bolted on

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 51,992 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle to brake cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 50,224 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 48,439 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 47,521 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2012 46,296 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 May 2011 42,919 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 May 2010 40,619 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 May 2010 40,619 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 38,404 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 34,751 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2007 32,514 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 30,721 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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S980 SVW is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S980 SVW, 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 S980 SVW registered?

S980 SVW is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 5 August 1998.

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