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J999 JAV

1998 Fiat Ducato

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

243,046 mi
Last recorded243,046 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ999 JAV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2026 243,046 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top strut mount area within 30cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wishbone mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

sill panels and step area (nearside) corroded both offside and nearside

Pass 7 Sep 2024 232,819 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread mis shaped slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front suspension top mount some up and down

some underside corrosion in non compliant areas

some underside corrosion in non compliant areas on body

Pass 16 Sep 2023 229,819 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both offside and nearside (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 16 Sep 2023 229,819 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both offside and nearside (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 187,430 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both offside and nearside (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 184,140 miles

Exhaust mounting defective mid and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shockabsorber lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 168,627 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 159,821 miles

Corrosion Both Front Inner Wings But Not In A Prescribed Area.

Corrosion Under Both Steps But Not In A Prescribed Area.

Exhaust Rubber Missing But Exhaust Still Secure.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 140,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both rear tyres slightly mis-shaped on tread

Pass 9 Jun 2017 139,292 miles

exhaust hanger missing

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 126,919 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 126,917 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 123,546 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 104,991 miles

temporary headlamp masks fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Dec 2013 104,983 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Nov 2012 94,674 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside and nearside rear tyres perished

Fail 14 Nov 2012 94,674 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside and nearside rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Dec 2011 78,603 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 78,603 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 78,499 miles

nearside cv boot starting to perish

Pass 2 Jun 2009 74,917 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 72,236 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 68,791 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 65,693 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 65,693 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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J999 JAV is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J999 JAV, 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 J999 JAV registered?

J999 JAV is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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