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S394 JFP

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,790 mi
Last recorded85,790 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS394 JFP
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 85,790 miles

Engine sump pan corroded

Exhaust system corroded

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 85,745 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine sump corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2024 85,705 miles

Central exhaust silencer skin deteriorated

horn poor

long park brake travel and operation poor

slight corrosion around front engine mount

slight corrosion on offside front chassis

slight play in offside front wheel bearings

Fail 30 Jul 2024 85,705 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel fowling park brake cable (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged cut (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle tyre fowling park brake cable (5.2.3 (f))

Central exhaust silencer skin deteriorated

horn poor

long park brake travel and operation poor

slight corrosion around front engine mount

slight corrosion on offside front chassis

slight play in offside front wheel bearings

Pass 9 Aug 2023 84,696 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system in rusty condition

Fail 8 Aug 2023 84,696 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system in rusty condition

oil level low

Pass 9 Aug 2022 83,777 miles

exhaust silencer skins deteriorated

slight corrosion on front brake discs

slight corrosion on offside front chassis rail by engine mount

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 9 Aug 2022 83,777 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure hand brake cable fowling rear tyre, secured cable (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Brake cable insecure handbrake cable fowling rear tyre, secure cable (1.1.15 (c))

exhaust silencer skins deteriorated

slight corrosion on front brake discs

slight corrosion on offside front chassis rail by engine mount

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 5 Aug 2021 82,028 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess rear most cable been rubbing on wheel (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess rear most cable been rubbing on wheel (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 82,028 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function rear shock broken (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/75/16c 111/113q (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess rear most cable been rubbing on wheel (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess rear most cable been rubbing on wheel (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 81,220 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 81,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 78,185 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Jul 2018 74,942 miles

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 74,515 miles

Both rear hand brake cables fouling on Tyres

Nearside Front Lower marker light not working

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

Fail 31 Jul 2017 74,512 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both rear hand brake cables fouling on Tyres

Nearside Front Lower marker light not working

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Jul 2016 74,396 miles

Nearside Rear park brake cable fouling road wheel and tyre

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear park brake cable fouling road wheel and tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2015 74,321 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

handbrake cables touching rear tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2014 73,315 miles

o/s rear radius arm has slight play

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 27 Jun 2013 72,826 miles

both front wheel bearings slight play

Pass 24 Jul 2012 71,426 miles

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

hand brake cables poor

slight corrosion exhaust system

Pass 20 Jul 2011 70,257 miles

o/s rear handbrake cable in poor condition

play in front wheelbearings

rear steelbrake pipe supports broken

Pass 9 Jul 2010 68,267 miles

exhaust poor

front tyres poor condition

o/s front steelbrake pipes in poor condition

slight play in front an rear wheelbearings

wipers in poor condition

Pass 4 Jul 2009 67,705 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 66,328 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 65,663 miles

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

o/s/r outer handbrake cover knoting slightly

Pass 22 May 2006 60,341 miles
Pass 23 May 2005 58,668 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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S394 JFP is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S394 JFP, 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 S394 JFP registered?

S394 JFP is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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