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S545 JSP

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,881 mi
Last recorded45,881 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS545 JSP
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 45,881 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 May 2025 44,709 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2025 44,702 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch under battery (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 43,122 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 43,122 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 40,450 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2023 40,445 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 38,364 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 37,333 miles

front chassis legs slight corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2020 36,633 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 35,512 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 34,868 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Various areas of corrosion has started

various power steering pipes are corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2018 34,867 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Various areas of corrosion has started

various power steering pipes are corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2017 34,823 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 34,823 miles

Brake pipe leaking Front to rear front section (3.6.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Both front brake discs are corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2015 34,326 miles

Both front brake discs are corroded

Front cross member corroded and broken

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 10 Sep 2015 34,326 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front brake discs are corroded

Front cross member corroded and broken

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 1 Jul 2014 33,973 miles

front crossmember corroded/ holed nearside

front crossmember corroded/ holed offside

slight damage to rear body panel

Pass 6 Jun 2013 32,539 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 32,539 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 May 2012 30,444 miles

front lower crossmember radiator mounting corroded and holed

intercooler unit mountings broken

Fail 30 Apr 2012 30,441 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front lower crossmember radiator mounting corroded and holed

intercooler unit mountings broken

turbo pipe disconnected

Pass 20 Apr 2011 28,071 miles

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

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 3 May 2010 26,344 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 26,322 miles

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 25,569 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 25,496 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 20,756 miles

all tyres are slightly perished,no cord showing and not dangerous.

Pass 5 Jul 2006 14,825 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 14,821 miles

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

all tyre side walls cracked

major engine oil leak

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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S545 JSP is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S545 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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S545 JSP is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 12 September 1998.

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