MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
223,218 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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)
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
corrossion o/s/r inner arch
front crossmember deteriated
oil leak
slight play n/s/f wheel bearing
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.
CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN.
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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