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C227 JGL

1986 Fiat Ducato

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

176,969 mi
Last recorded176,969 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1986 Fiat Ducato73,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC227 JGL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 176,969 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

indicators slightly reduced output

Fail 1 May 2025 176,965 miles

All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 174,684 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 174,572 miles

All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 174,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 174,134 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component insecure (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 174,129 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 174,129 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside side repeater not working

Pass 23 Nov 2018 164,643 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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C227 JGL is a 1986 Fiat Ducato in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1986 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 73,706 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 C227 JGL, 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 40 years old, this Fiat Ducato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C227 JGL registered?

C227 JGL is a 1986 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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