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YJ08 VGV

2008 Fiat Ducato

Black Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,169 mi
Last recorded105,169 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2014
Typical for 2008 Fiat Ducato38,036 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 VGV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2014 105,169 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 98,310 miles

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

nearside and offside side repeater lenses damaged

Fail 4 Dec 2013 98,201 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

engine management light on

nearside and offside side repeater lenses damaged

Pass 3 Dec 2012 87,092 miles

steering rack damp

Pass 13 Dec 2011 76,098 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 71,727 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 71,716 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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 VGV is a 2008 Fiat Ducato in Black with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VGV, 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 VGV registered?

YJ08 VGV is a 2008 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is YJ08 VGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ08 VGV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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