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JAZ 4338

1997 Fiat Ducato

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

103,696 mi
Last recorded103,696 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAZ 4338
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 103,696 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside power steering pipe close to front roll bar

engine has heavy oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2018 103,652 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Exhaust system insecure silencer mounting ring missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle sliding door (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside power steering pipe close to front roll bar

engine has heavy oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2017 97,180 miles

Both front tyres deteriorating.

Front cross member corroded.

Nearside Front chassis corroded.

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front chassis repaired but unsure of repair due to covered up.

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front prescribed areas repaired but unsure of repair due to covered up.

Offside Rear prescribed areas repaired but unsure of repair due to covered up.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear tyre deteriorating.

Vehicle presented as passenger vehicle class IV.

Fail 15 Jun 2017 97,178 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe front end (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by rear of subframe chassis/arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Both front tyres deteriorating.

Front cross member corroded.

Nearside Front chassis corroded.

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear tyre deteriorating.

Vehicle presented as passenger vehicle class IV.

Fail 28 Feb 2017 97,174 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front chassis leg excessively corroded next to engine mount

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 93,796 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 93,796 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 May 2014 91,932 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 91,919 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 84,795 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 79,621 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 79,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 71,889 miles

only 5 seats fitted at time of test

Fail 31 Jan 2011 71,889 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

only 5 seats fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Feb 2010 65,626 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 63,122 miles

body damage n/s and os body panels but no sharpe edges

small chip in windscreen

wiper blades poor

Pass 22 Nov 2007 61,615 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 61,615 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

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

n/s/f cv boot damp

slight body damage to o/s

Pass 22 Nov 2006 60,347 miles

rust to front crossmember under radiator

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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JAZ 4338 is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 67,346 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 JAZ 4338, 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 29 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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JAZ 4338 is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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