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J88 DDS

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

157,791 mi
Last recorded157,791 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 DDS
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2014 157,791 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 157,790 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 156,966 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 156,959 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 156,959 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded within 30cm of exuast, seat belt and suspension mountings

Pass 16 Mar 2012 155,511 miles

both body sides coroded but not load bearing

nsf side light dull

Fail 7 Mar 2012 155,509 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both body sides coroded but not load bearing

nsf side light dull

Pass 3 Mar 2011 153,628 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2011 153,589 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 148,956 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 148,956 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 May 2008 145,592 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 141,660 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 128,465 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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J88 DDS is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J88 DDS, 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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What year was J88 DDS registered?

J88 DDS is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 13 February 1998.

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