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S451 LJB

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

176,592 mi
Last recorded176,592 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS451 LJB
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 176,592 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside wiper torn

front calipers tight

Fail 10 Dec 2016 176,592 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside wiper torn

front calipers tight

Pass 2 Oct 2015 174,945 miles

Front oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2015 17,494 miles

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2014 174,122 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NS OS FRONT CHASSIS CORROSION

Oil leak

SUSPECT LOAD SENSING VALVE INNOPERATIVE

UNDERSIDE AND CHASSIS HEAVILY SEALED AND WAXED

Fail 1 Oct 2014 174,121 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NS OS FRONT CHASSIS CORROSION

Oil leak

SUSPECT LOAD SENSING VALVE INNOPERATIVE

UNDERSIDE AND CHASSIS HEAVILY SEALED AND WAXED

Fail 10 Sep 2014 174,115 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NSF CHASSIS CORROSION

Oil leak

SUSPECT LOAD SENSING VALVE INNOP DUE TO PARTIAL REMOVAL OF REAR AIR SUSPENSION

TYRES PERISHED

UNDERSIDE AND CHASSIS HEAVILY SEALED AND WAXED

Pass 25 Oct 2013 173,089 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

STEERING COUPLING GAITOR SPLIT COULD FOUL COUPLING

SUSPECT LOAD SENSING VALVE SEIZED

UNDERSIDE AND CHASSIS REPAIRS HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Fail 15 Oct 2013 173,077 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

STEERING COUPLING GAITOR SPLIT COULD FOUL COUPLING

SUSPECT LOAD SENSING VALVE SEIZED

UNDERSIDE AND CHASSIS REPAIRS HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Pass 18 Jun 2010 172,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 14 Jun 2010 172,090 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 170,897 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 169,542 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 169,131 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 169,131 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 167,752 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 167,752 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 LJB is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LJB, 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 S451 LJB registered?

S451 LJB is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 29 October 1998.

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