1998 Fiat Ducato 2.3L Diesel · S453 BNT
1998 Fiat Ducato (2.3L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1998. Recorded mileage 147,081 km. MOT expired on 26 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- FIAT DUCATO
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 147,081 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S453 BNT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2025
- 147,081 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S453 BNT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Fiat Ducato (S453 BNT) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction bed drops d”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
S453 BNT Odometer History
- 16/10/2023142,921 km
- 18/10/2023142,927 km+6 km
- 17/10/2024144,909 km+1,982 km
- 16/10/2025147,070 mi
- 27/10/2025147,081 km
Average of roughly 2,048 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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