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S459 JHN

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

35,410 mi
Last recorded35,410 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS459 JHN
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2018 35,410 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 34,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2017 34,450 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 32,722 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 27,470 miles

all steering + suspension showing age

brake compensator valve limited movememt

exhaust mountings weak

Fail 12 Mar 2014 2,745 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all steering + suspension showing age

brake compensator valve limited movememt

exhaust mountings weak

n/s wiper blade is poor condition

Pass 5 Apr 2013 27,331 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 27,331 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 27,230 miles

Both front indicators showing slightly white in colour

advanced corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch area

advanced movement to nearside front hub/wheel bearing

both front suspension inner anti-roll bar 'D' bushes heavily split

exhaust system heavily corroded

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

rear 'trailer' damaged and light lenses missing

slight play to both rear wheel bearings

Fail 1 Nov 2012 27,230 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front indicators showing slightly white in colour

advanced corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch area

advanced movement to nearside front hub/wheel bearing

both front suspension inner anti-roll bar 'D' bushes heavily split

exhaust system heavily corroded

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

rear 'trailer' damaged and light lenses missing

slight play to both rear wheel bearings

Pass 19 Nov 2011 27,126 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 26,977 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 26,784 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 25,014 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 21,215 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 21,069 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 18,466 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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S459 JHN is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S459 JHN, 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 S459 JHN registered?

S459 JHN is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S459 JHN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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