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Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength By jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing by front cross member mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper outline marker inoperative
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
corrosion to sills door steps outriggers and exhaust system
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s/f and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
exhaust corroded
Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s/f and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
exhaust corroded
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
slight corrosion to nearside front wheel arch
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
small cracks to off side front tyre outer wall
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato?
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S989 SVW is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 S989 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 S989 SVW registered?
S989 SVW is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 22 September 1998.
Is S989 SVW safe to buy?
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