MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,592 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
Front oil leak
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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S451 LJB is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 29 October 1998.
Is S451 LJB safe to buy?
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