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S540 JSP

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

94,003 mi
Last recorded94,003 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS540 JSP
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2024 94,003 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wing/arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 14 Jun 2023 92,287 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front inner arch holed in several places not structural

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 92,279 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not releasing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension tunnel within top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not releasing (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded on rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked deep enough to reach cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front cross member holed

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner arch holed in several places not structural

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 92,082 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 91,446 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2021 91,436 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both front tyres cracked and perished

Offside Front Drivers door locking mechanism badly worn

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 90,989 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 90,775 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded general surface corrosion where protective covering has been lost over time (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced moisture in light (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 90,775 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded general surface corrosion where protective covering has been lost over time (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced moisture in light (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 May 2017 40,534 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front 2 rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch x2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2016 88,726 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 82,601 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 77,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear top marker lamp in-op.

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 71,425 miles

hole in tail pipe sealed up with exhaust sealant.

metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

radiator cross memberr corroded.

slight play in the front wheel bearings.

underbody and suspension components corroded.

Fail 15 Apr 2013 71,425 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

hole in tail pipe sealed up with exhaust sealant.

metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

radiator cross memberr corroded.

slight play in the front wheel bearings.

underbody and suspension components corroded.

Pass 19 Apr 2012 64,869 miles

front radiator cross member corroded.Metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.Underbody dry/corroded.

front tyres worn to 4mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm.

small hole in the exhaust tail pipe sealed up with paste.

Fail 19 Apr 2012 64,869 miles

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

fan belt slipping.

front radiator cross member corroded.Metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.Underbody dry/corroded.

front tyres worn to 4mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm.

sat/nav holder in wiper sweep.

small hole in the exhaust tail pipe sealed up with paste.

top hanging from mirror.

Pass 18 Apr 2011 55,663 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2010 49,044 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 42,325 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 36,581 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 30,560 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 26,023 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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S540 JSP is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 S540 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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S540 JSP is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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