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SIJ 256

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

198,306 mi
Last recorded198,306 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIJ 256
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 198,306 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft/gearbox oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 189,440 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 182,153 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all exhaust rubbers perished (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

front cross member supporting radiator corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2022 178,888 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubbers perished (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear sidelights slightly affected by indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 178,888 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubbers perished (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear sidelights slightly affected by indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 167,473 miles

Front cross member under radiator corroding

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

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

Nearside headlamp poor condensation inside lamp

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

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

exhaust rubbers starting to split

headlamp masks fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2021 167,473 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front cross member under radiator corroding

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

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

Nearside headlamp poor condensation inside lamp

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

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

exhaust rubbers starting to split

headlamp masks fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2020 164,837 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rubbers starting to split

headlamp masks fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2019 164,398 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along underside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 164,397 miles

Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall and has nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along underside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 155,499 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 155,499 miles

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

Offside Front BINDING BRAKE

Fail 29 Aug 2018 155,478 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front BINDING BRAKE

Pass 31 Jul 2018 155,450 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 155,202 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 155,124 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 151,284 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 151,284 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 149,528 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 146,298 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 140,262 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 128,691 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 124,403 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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SIJ 256 is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SIJ 256, 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 SIJ 256 registered?

SIJ 256 is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 10 March 1998.

Is SIJ 256 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIJ 256 shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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