1998 Fiat Ducato · 4,555 MOT tests
1998 Fiat Ducato reliability
1998 Fiat Ducatos fail 41.4% of first MOT tests, 23% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 23 of 24 Ducato years (4,555 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Fiat Ducatos: 25.8%)
- 41.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Fiat Ducatos: 25.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 23% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 25
- 68,620
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 25
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,555
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
1998 against the years either side
- 1997 cars: 28% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 1998 car does better)
- 1999 cars: 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 1998 car does worse)
- Weak spot: lights and electrics, 24.1% of tests fail here (71% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 69% fewer fails than comparable cars.
Common problems
What fails on a 1998 Fiat Ducato
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics24.1%
- Brakes14.7%
- Suspension14.7%
- Body, chassis and structure12.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors10.8%
- Seat belts and airbags3.1%
- Tyres2.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 5.2%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Horn not working 4.17%
A non-working horn removes a key warning tool for other road users, so it must be repaired before driving.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.27%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Position lamp not working 2.83%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Service brake excessively binding 2.61%
A brake that drags when released can overheat, wear quickly and waste fuel, so it needs prompt inspection.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 2.48%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Common advisories
Wheel bearing slight play (17.21%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (13%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (12.49%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.45%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.21%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (5.14%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 1998 Fiat Ducato reliable?
1998 Fiat Ducatos fail 41.4% of first MOT tests, 23% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 23 of 24 Ducato years (4,555 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 1998 Fiat Ducato MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (5.2% of tests), horn not working (4.17% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.27% of tests).
How many miles should a 1998 Fiat Ducato have done?
At its MOT aged about 25, a typical 1998 Fiat Ducato shows 68,620 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
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