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S457 LJB

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

161,253 mi
Last recorded161,253 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS457 LJB
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 161,253 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion starting in both front jacking point(subframe mount) chassis legs (subframe mount) and inner wing offside (suspension leg)

manual headlamp adjuster does not work, but vehicle is set up as a camper van.

Fail 18 May 2021 161,253 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion starting in both front jacking point(subframe mount) chassis legs (subframe mount) and inner wing offside (suspension leg)

manual headlamp adjuster does not work, but vehicle is set up as a camper van.

Fail 21 Apr 2021 161,198 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Suspension pipe leaking Water trap (5.3.5 (c))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Screw sticking out of the wing mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both (3.5 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear shock absorber casing corroded

Front and rear suspension slightly corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 157,081 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear bump stops corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2018 150,071 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 143,515 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 143,515 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 143,512 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 143,509 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 143,509 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 143,500 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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S457 LJB is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 S457 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 S457 LJB registered?

S457 LJB is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 29 October 1998.

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