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S741 CHJ

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

47,762 mi
Last recorded47,762 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS741 CHJ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 47,762 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 47,652 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 47,645 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 47,351 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 46,257 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres starting to crack at offside /nearside

Fail 6 Jul 2017 46,257 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres starting to crack at offside /nearside

Pass 14 Nov 2014 46,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R tyre cracking slightly

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Nov 2014 46,185 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/R tyre cracking slightly

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 42,812 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 40,300 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 39,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

cut in n/s/r tyre inner sidewall

rear bumper damaged

rear tyres cracked in sidewalls

slight play in all wheel bearings

Fail 20 Jan 2012 39,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

cut in n/s/r tyre inner sidewall

rear bumper damaged

rear tyres cracked in sidewalls

slight play in all wheel bearings

Pass 18 Jan 2011 38,548 miles

o/s/r body slight damage

Fail 18 Jan 2011 38,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/r body slight damage

Pass 14 Jan 2010 35,276 miles

damage o/s/r body

slight play in all wheel bearings

Pass 23 Jan 2009 31,640 miles

damage o/s/r corner of body

Fail 23 Jan 2009 31,640 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

damage o/s/r corner of body

Fail 3 Mar 2007 26,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

rear bumper loose (bottom)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 26,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear bumper loose (bottom)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 24,882 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 24,849 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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S741 CHJ is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 S741 CHJ, 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 S741 CHJ registered?

S741 CHJ is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 16 December 1998.

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