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R401 JYS

1998 Fiat Ducato

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

527,290 mi
Last recorded527,290 miles
Recorded on23 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR401 JYS
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2008 527,290 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2007 177,988 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 172,363 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 172,363 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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R401 JYS is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R401 JYS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R401 JYS registered?

R401 JYS is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R401 JYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R401 JYS shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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