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S31 JDN

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

54,248 mi
Last recorded54,248 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS31 JDN
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 54,248 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 53,253 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 53,231 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 53,212 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 52,477 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 51,344 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 51,344 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 50,086 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under side has been welded and heavy underseald (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 48,143 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 48,135 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill behind plastic of campervan body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wing and below battery (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective rubber hangers perished and some missing but exhaust secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 May 2019 44,598 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 44,598 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring turret area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring turret area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 May 2018 43,504 miles
Fail 7 May 2018 43,504 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2 boxes (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2017 41,729 miles

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

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

exhaust and rubbers deteriorating

heavy corrosion on underside and near suspension mounts

oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2017 41,729 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer door step (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch next to step (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer door step (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive next to brake hose (2.4.A.3)

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

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

exhaust and rubbers deteriorating

heavy corrosion on underside and near suspension mounts

oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2016 40,553 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 38,614 miles

exhaust rubber o-ring is split

o/s wiper blade is split

Fail 30 Mar 2015 38,614 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust rubber o-ring is split

o/s wiper blade is split

oil leak from the turbo area

Pass 25 Mar 2014 36,822 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 33,649 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 28,941 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 26,369 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 24,934 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 24,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 19,907 miles

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

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

frount indicators starting to show white

Pass 2 Apr 2007 16,408 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 11,126 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2005 9,346 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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S31 JDN is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 S31 JDN, 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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S31 JDN is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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