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R847 SJB

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

61,740 mi
Last recorded61,740 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR847 SJB
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 61,740 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 61,726 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 61,710 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 59,439 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 57,771 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 26 May 2022 57,751 miles

Fuel system component leaking On engine, leak off pipes area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working Intermittent, doesn't work when steering not straight (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded In arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working Pump or switch faulty (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 55,810 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 55,787 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 54,854 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

hubcaps fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2020 54,845 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

hubcaps fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2019 53,292 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 52,441 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 51,416 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Mar 2016 50,029 miles

oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2015 46,333 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 44,573 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 43,417 miles

beam deflectors fitted

wiperblades in poor condition

Pass 9 Mar 2012 41,426 miles

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

nearside rear roof marker not working

Fail 8 Mar 2012 41,426 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside rear roof marker not working

Pass 21 Feb 2011 40,012 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

large oil leak from engine

Fail 21 Feb 2011 40,012 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

large oil leak from engine

Pass 11 Mar 2010 37,721 miles

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

Oil leak

has an obstrution in windscreen out side zone a that covers less than 40mm of the windscreen (compass)

o/s rear light damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2009 37,593 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 37,593 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2008 34,725 miles

Oil leak

front radiator support cross member corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2007 31,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

front radiator support cross member corroded

offside front roof marker lamp not working

Pass 13 Feb 2006 27,209 miles

front crossmember corroded

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

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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R847 SJB is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 R847 SJB, 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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R847 SJB is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 January 1998.

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