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S474 LJB

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

162,211 mi
Last recorded162,211 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS474 LJB
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2010 162,211 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 162,163 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 160,371 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil filler cap missing

Fail 2 Nov 2009 160,371 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil filler cap missing

Fail 18 Aug 2009 160,304 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

oil cap missing

Pass 12 Sep 2008 155,139 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 155,139 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 144,133 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 144,133 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion in n/s rear outer sill

Pass 6 Oct 2006 127,841 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2006 127,841 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 115,014 miles

Front exhaust moun ting broken off as well as one on rear silencer. system is still secure

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

o/s/r tyre is starting to bulge slightly where a puncture has been repaired. †RECOMEND THIS IS REPLACED ASAP

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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S474 LJB is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S474 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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S474 LJB is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 4 November 1998.

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