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S905 JGA

1998 Fiat Ducato

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,163 mi
Last recorded161,163 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS905 JGA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2015 161,163 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush in arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside front inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside front inner body (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside front inner wings (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside rear inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort nearside and offside inop (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2014 142,209 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 133,231 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 131,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Nov 2012 131,748 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 127,883 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuse at battray badly heated

offside rear brake slight bind

Pass 30 Nov 2010 123,781 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 123,759 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 117,248 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 111,377 miles

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

n/s handbrake cable poor condtion

power steering advise at idle

slight oil leak beside fuel pump

windscreen cracked below n/s wiper blade

Fail 2 Dec 2008 111,370 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s handbrake cable poor condtion

slight oil leak beside fuel pump

Pass 28 Nov 2007 105,856 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 96,555 miles

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Pass 1 Dec 2005 89,570 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 89,570 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

play in front wheel bearings

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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S905 JGA is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 S905 JGA, 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 S905 JGA registered?

S905 JGA is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 4 August 1998.

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