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S986 GUF

1998 Fiat Ducato

Orange Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,651 mi
Last recorded140,651 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS986 GUF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 140,651 miles

Oil leak

Repairs coated with underseal

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 140,651 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured rear mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured rear mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 140,651 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear/ rear axle wheel bearing slightly noisy but no roughness or play found.

Pass 23 Jul 2013 140,660 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 140,651 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all front to rear and rear brake pipes slightly corroded. A further inspection is advised.

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2012 129,401 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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S986 GUF is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in Orange with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S986 GUF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S986 GUF registered?

S986 GUF is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S986 GUF safe to buy?

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