MOT Status
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198,306 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
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))
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))
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
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
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
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))
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))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front BINDING BRAKE
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
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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