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L123 JEF

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

60,332 mi
Last recorded60,332 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL123 JEF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 60,332 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 58,561 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 57,147 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 55,606 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 51,423 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 48,221 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 48,221 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 46,179 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 45,042 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near back axel area. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 43,907 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded surface corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Front wheel bearing has slight play 2 (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 41,880 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

n/s/r tyre rubber starting to perish

Pass 30 Aug 2014 41,251 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r brake binding

Pass 22 Feb 2013 39,335 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust heat cover hanging

Pass 1 Mar 2012 36,573 miles

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

battery insecure

corrosion to rear exhaust

Fail 28 Feb 2012 36,573 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

battery insecure

corrosion to rear exhaust

Pass 11 Feb 2011 32,420 miles

Battery insecure

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 Feb 2011 32,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Battery insecure

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 21,386 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2009 18,454 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 18,454 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 14,086 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 14,086 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 5,288 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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L123 JEF is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 L123 JEF, 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 L123 JEF registered?

L123 JEF is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 December 1998.

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