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S451 JFO

1998 Fiat Ducato

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,711 mi
Last recorded83,711 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS451 JFO
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2009 83,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 83,711 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 79,582 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f cross member and chassis holed and corroded but not within a perscribed area

Pass 19 Feb 2007
Pass 16 Feb 2007 76,126 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2007 76,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 69,565 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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S451 JFO is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S451 JFO, 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

How do I check the history of S451 JFO?

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What year was S451 JFO registered?

S451 JFO is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S451 JFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S451 JFO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S451 JFO have outstanding finance?

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