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JIB 3898

2000 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

291,442 mi
Last recorded291,442 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Fiat Ducato57,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIB 3898
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 291,442 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rubber rings perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis behind shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and unusuall tread wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 291,442 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rubber rings perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis behind shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and unusuall tread wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 282,224 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front slight corrosion to chassis near shock absorber

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 282,220 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front door awkward to open

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front slight corrosion to chassis near shock absorber

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 273,105 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 273,105 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger under cab (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger under cab (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber rings split 4 (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside number plate light dim

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 263,507 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 263,507 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rubbers spliting (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 257,322 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 257,320 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 254,353 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 254,353 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 244,093 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 232,851 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 221,980 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 221,970 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 211,164 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 199,336 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 188,717 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 188,717 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 175,826 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 164,807 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2012 164,804 miles

Centre Front Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 150,490 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 150,483 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

PAD WARNING LIGHT WIRE BROKEN N/S REAR

brake cable n/s o/s rear very rusted

Pass 23 Dec 2010 137,480 miles

HAND BRAKE CABLES RUSTED BUT NOT GOT BROKEN CABLES N/S O/S REAR

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Dec 2010 137,480 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

HAND BRAKE CABLES RUSTED BUT NOT GOT BROKEN CABLES N/S O/S REAR

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 127,568 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 1 Dec 2009 127,566 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 108,910 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 11 Dec 2008 108,905 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

SLIGHT FRAYING MULTI VEE BELT

lower FRONT FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING N/S FRONT

Pass 18 Mar 2008 99,235 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

fuel pipe connection temp clip fitted to fuel filter

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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JIB 3898 is a 2000 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 57,673 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 JIB 3898, 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 26 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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JIB 3898 is a 2000 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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