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S982 AOU

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

223,218 mi
Last recorded223,218 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS982 AOU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2011 223,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipes across steering rack all corroded

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

accident damage to n/s of vehicle

accident damage to rear bumper

corrosion and rust holes in all inner and outer sills

side door handle outer missing

Fail 1 Jun 2011 223,218 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipes across steering rack all corroded

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

accident damage to n/s of vehicle

accident damage to rear bumper

corrosion and rust holes in all inner and outer sills

side door handle outer missing

Fail 12 Apr 2011 222,889 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

all front metal pipes have been replaced but very untidy

all power steering pipes along rack heavy corriossion

inner and outer sills deteriated

one of n/s front flexy hoses slightly twisted

radiator lower crossmember heavey corriosson and i consider dangerous

side loading door damaged and door handle missing but seemed secure at time of test

Pass 11 May 2010 218,387 miles

Accident damage to n/s side door

Bottom radiator support box section corroded and broken

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

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

Top radiator mountings broken off, Radiator insecure

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 218,383 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Accident damage to n/s side door

Bottom radiator support box section, corroded and broken

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

Top radiator mountings broken. Radiator insecure

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

o/s rear wheel arch has accident and corrosion damage

Pass 20 Apr 2009 209,695 miles

corrossion o/s/r inner arch

front crossmember deteriated

oil leak

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 14 Apr 2008 195,558 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 195,539 miles

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

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

Chips in front windscreen.

Exhaustr system heavily corroded on silencer boxes,outer skins insecure.

Pass 18 Apr 2007 150,383 miles

CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN.

Pass 24 Apr 2006 125,283 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 125,283 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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S982 AOU is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S982 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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S982 AOU is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 28 December 1998.

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