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S481 LJB

1999 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

268,632 mi
Last recorded268,632 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2010
Typical for 1999 Fiat Ducato64,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS481 LJB
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2010 268,632 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

front crossmember badly corroded

offside door mirror back insecure

offside front chassis member badly corroded

rear crossmember badly corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2009 248,523 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 248,523 miles

Rear Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 227,216 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 227,216 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 207,088 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 207,088 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2006 186,166 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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S481 LJB is a 1999 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 64,252 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 S481 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 27 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S481 LJB registered?

S481 LJB is a 1999 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 7 January 1999.

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