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YJ08 HGN

2008 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

275,191 mi
Last recorded275,191 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Fiat Ducato38,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 HGN
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 275,191 miles

Nearside Front strut bolt double nutted

Oil leak sump corroding ()

Fail 16 Apr 2018 275,188 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak sump corroding ()

Pass 8 Apr 2017 270,372 miles

EML light on

Exhaust back box outer shield corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 5 Apr 2017 270,372 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

EML light on

Exhaust back box outer shield corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust rubber deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Apr 2016 262,252 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

eml on

exhaust second skin corroding off

Fail 4 Apr 2016 262,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

eml on

exhaust second skin corroding off

Pass 20 Mar 2015 243,639 miles

2x exhaust rubbers spliting

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

eml on

Fail 16 Mar 2015 243,633 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

2x exhaust rubbers spliting

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

eml on

Pass 14 Mar 2014 204,227 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eml on

nearside rear tyre slightly out off round

offside mirror case damaged

offside rear tyre slightly out off round

Fail 10 Mar 2014 204,227 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside mirror case damaged

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eml on

nearside rear tyre slightly out off round

offside rear tyre slightly out off round

Pass 14 Feb 2013 163,058 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 163,058 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 130,679 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 130,679 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 94,654 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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YJ08 HGN is a 2008 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2008 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 38,036 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 YJ08 HGN, 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 18 years old, this Fiat Ducato is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YJ08 HGN registered?

YJ08 HGN is a 2008 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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