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R852 SJB

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,118 mi
Last recorded42,118 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR852 SJB
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 42,118 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 40,863 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 40,111 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 38,581 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 37,475 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 37,177 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 36,795 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 35,920 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 35,920 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning blocked from rear box (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 33,284 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 31,321 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 27,392 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 24,160 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 24,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 22,513 miles

Wheel trims fitted Slight Play OSF Wheel Bearing Slight play NSF Wheel Bearing Slight play OSR Wheel bearing

Fail 15 Feb 2013 20,836 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

flakey corrosion on centre and rear exhaust parts

Pass 15 Feb 2013 20,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

flakey corrosion on centre and rear exhaust parts

Pass 15 Nov 2011 18,123 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 18,084 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 15,040 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 10,780 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 10,780 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 9,018 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 8,022 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 3,156 miles

Tyres starting to perish

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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R852 SJB is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R852 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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What year was R852 SJB registered?

R852 SJB is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 5 February 1998.

Is R852 SJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R852 SJB shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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