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T271 MHN

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,020 mi
Last recorded93,020 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT271 MHN
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 93,020 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 93,020 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 92,968 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 92,968 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 91,762 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 91,762 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 87,247 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 82,881 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 82,881 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 79,692 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 79,692 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 78,575 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 78,574 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working o/s & n/s (3.4 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 73,671 miles

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

exhaust tailpipe corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2019 73,671 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust tailpipe corroded

front lower radiator cross member corroded

rear tyres cracking in outer sidewalls, odd wear in tread

top radiator mounts poor

Pass 9 Apr 2018 72,507 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 72,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 68,127 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyre outer sidewalls cracked

corrosion o/s/f chassis

Fail 12 Apr 2017 68,127 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both rear tyre outer sidewalls cracked

corrosion o/s/f chassis

Pass 8 Apr 2016 62,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system corroded

o/s/f chassis/cross member area corroded

wiper linkage worn

Fail 8 Apr 2016 62,258 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system corroded

o/s/f chassis/cross member area corroded

wiper linkage worn

Pass 1 Apr 2015 59,631 miles

n/s/f inner cv joint jumping

windscreen washers weak

Fail 1 Apr 2015 59,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f inner cv joint jumping

windscreen washers weak

Pass 1 Apr 2014 54,540 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust silencer hanger corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2014 54,525 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cable tie missing from o/s/f steering rack gaiter

centre exhaust silencer hanger corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2013 52,430 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 50,295 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 47,516 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 43,807 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 40,556 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 37,397 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 34,369 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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T271 MHN is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T271 MHN, 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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T271 MHN is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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