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DF08 JLF

2008 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

45,176 mi
Last recorded45,176 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Ducato38,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 JLF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 45,176 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2026 45,154 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both headlight (4.1.4 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 35,884 miles

Front washer jets poor but still providing enough fluid to screen

Fail 22 Jan 2025 35,876 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front arms rear bushes separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Unable to assess bearing condition (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 35,392 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 32,098 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 28,281 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 27,693 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2021 27,691 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn +2 axle (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 26,625 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 25,921 miles

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

Offside rear position lamp 50% not working.

Pass 20 Dec 2017 21,644 miles

slight signs of power steering fluid leakage around steering rack : - keep in check.

Pass 20 Dec 2016 17,498 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 17,498 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) not working n/s/f top (1.1.A.3b)

Front position lamp(s) not working o/s/f top (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 17,458 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported 2 XCAT MOUNTS AND 1X BACK BOX MOUNT (7.1.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking LEAK FROM O/S (2.3.3b)

ALL BRAKE DISCS HAVE SURFACE CORROSION

ENGINE HAS A SLIGHT MISFIRE

LIGHT CORROSION ON FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES

N/S BRAKE PAD SENSOR WIRING BROKEN

OIL LEAK FROM REAR OF ENGINE LOOKS LIKE FROM TURBO RETURN

SLIGHT BIND ON O/S/F WHEEL

Pass 16 Jun 2015 17,443 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 17,443 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 14,708 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2014 14,708 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2013 12,595 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 9,751 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 6,569 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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DF08 JLF is a 2008 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 38,036 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 DF08 JLF, 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 18 years old, this Fiat Ducato is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DF08 JLF registered?

DF08 JLF is a 2008 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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