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S478 JHN

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

58,007 mi
Last recorded58,007 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS478 JHN
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 58,007 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 58,005 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch front patch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 56,288 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 56,288 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front Silencer has 3 of 4 mounts missing rear box mounts spliting (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Burst on test (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2024 55,435 miles

Offside Front radiator mount area slight corrosion

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 54,742 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 53,575 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 50,740 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 49,218 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 47,915 miles

Nearside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

light surface corrosion to chassis and associated components

Fail 14 May 2019 47,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

light surface corrosion to chassis and associated components

Pass 4 May 2018 46,501 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 46,501 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 45,571 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 21 Apr 2016 42,030 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 41,038 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 39,022 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 39,022 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 37,172 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

light rust on front discs

Pass 20 Aug 2012 36,990 miles

front brakes have a minor imbalence

front cross member corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2011 36,573 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 35,986 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 34,361 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 33,161 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 31,708 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 29,786 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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S478 JHN is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 S478 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 S478 JHN registered?

S478 JHN is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 5 August 1998.

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