MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,003 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
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))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
Battery insecure
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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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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