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S452 LJB

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2010
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

203,725 mi
Last recorded203,725 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS452 LJB
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2009 203,725 miles

engine oil leak

marks to windscreen

n/s/f lower ball joint rubber split

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

slight movement in both rear wheel bearings

slight movement in n/s steering rack

Pass 21 Mar 2009 197,715 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 197,715 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/r tyre close to wear bars

engine oil leaks

marks to windscreen

slight movement in front lower ball joints

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 27 Sep 2008 191,662 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

general underbody corrosion

n/s/f bottom ball joint gaitor split

n/s/r tyre getting low on inside edge

slight movement in steering wrack detected at o/s

Fail 26 Sep 2008 191,662 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

general underbody corrosion

n/s/f bottom ball joint gaitor split

n/s/r tyre getting low on inside edge

slight movement in steering wrack detected at o/s

Pass 20 Mar 2008 184,624 miles

BATTERY LIGHT ON

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN O/S/R WHEEL BEARING

Pass 29 Mar 2007 172,537 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 172,537 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

light corrosion

rear suspension bush worn

Pass 17 Mar 2006 162,892 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 162,892 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

brake fluid level low

slight movement to o/s/r and n/s/f wheel bearing

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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S452 LJB is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S452 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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S452 LJB is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 29 October 1998.

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