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Fiat Ducato 10 Swb (1998)

107 real MOT outcomes analysed • 63.8% first-time pass rate

1998 Fiat Ducato 10 Swb

CarHunch analysed 107 real MOT records for the 1998 Fiat Ducato 10 Swb. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Limited data for this trim variant. The DVLA records this vehicle under a specific trim-level name with only 107 vehicles on record — some statistics may not be reliable at this sample size.

See the full 1998 FIAT DUCATO (3,523 vehicles)

We have limited data for the 1998 Fiat Ducato 10 Swb — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.
First-time pass
63.8%
UK average ~80%
Below average
Dangerous (ever)
5.6%
At least once in MOT history
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Avg failures / car
0.41
Over 1.9 tests on record
Low
Typical mileage
103k
Middle half: 82k–117k
For context

These stats describe 107 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 107 vehicles — here's what to check.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 1998 Fiat Ducato 10 Swb vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

103,423
typical
82,296
low mileage
117,241
high mileage

Half of all 1998 Fiat Ducato 10 Swb vehicles fall between 82,296 and 117,241 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?
Under 82,296 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.
82,296–117,241 miles — normal for age. This is where most 1998 Fiat Ducato 10 Swbs sit.
Over 158,275 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.9
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.41
Avg failures per vehicle
0.9
Avg advisories per vehicle
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