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S537 JSP

1998 Fiat Ducato

Silver Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,893 mi
Last recorded57,893 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS537 JSP
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 57,893 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 57,893 miles

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 55,426 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 55,426 miles

Nearside Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 51,631 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 51,631 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 51,505 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 51,024 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 50,657 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner arch slightly corroded

Offside Front wheel / brake has restricted free movement

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

all exhaust hanging rubbers heavily deteriorated / rear missing / advise replacement

Fail 9 Feb 2021 50,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary / split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner arch slightly corroded

Offside Front wheel / brake has restricted free movement

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

all exhaust hanging rubbers heavily deteriorated / rear missing / advise replacement

Pass 18 Jul 2019 46,656 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill holed and corroded / not within load bearing point

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 41,726 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 41,692 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2017 35,105 miles

Body has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both by the retaining clip (3.6.B.2c)

Front cross member excessively corroded

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 35,092 miles

All position lamps not working n/s side marker not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front cross member excessively corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded by the retaining clip (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded By the retaining clip (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 32,509 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes on the retaining clips (3.6.B.2c)

front cross member corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2016 32,479 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working side markers (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes on the retaining clips (3.6.B.2c)

front cross member corroded

Nearside Front outer tyre wall excessively deteriorated

Offside Front outer tyre wall excessively deteriorated

Offside Rear outer tyre wall excessively deteriorated

Pass 17 Jan 2015 30,560 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 30,115 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 30,115 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 26,000 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 25,670 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 2,513 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 23,137 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 21,094 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 18,737 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 16,396 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 12,046 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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S537 JSP is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in Silver with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S537 JSP, 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 S537 JSP registered?

S537 JSP is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 3 August 1998.

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