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F896 JGX

1988 Fiat Ducato

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

65,890 mi
Last recorded65,890 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 1988 Fiat Ducato76,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF896 JGX
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 65,890 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Fail 9 Dec 2022 65,890 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect mask converters not fitted in correct position (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Fail 25 Oct 2022 65,882 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure x 2 hangers broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s and n/s european kick off too right (4.1.2 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy o/s/r and o/s/f (5.1.3 (b) (i))

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 26 Oct 2021 65,553 miles

exhaust rubber hangers perished

wiper spindles worn

Pass 16 Oct 2020 65,489 miles

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

exhaust rubbers perished

slight play in both steering rack inner joints

water pump starting to drip

Fail 8 Jun 2020 65,474 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe that joins the load compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp insecure Both NS & OS and beam image incorrect (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of spring mount holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture central rear pipe has split and leaking (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both pipes on rear axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both NS & OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both NS & OS ()

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 65,460 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged both rear pipes/hose insecure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 63,982 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 63,089 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 61,096 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Inner wing corrosion offside front

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake performance 18% approx.

Pass 4 Jul 2015 60,500 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 60,294 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust rubber mountings perished

unable to fully view front brake pads for inspection

Fail 25 Jul 2014 60,293 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust rubber mountings perished

unable to fully view front brake pads for inspection

Pass 6 Sep 2013 60,077 miles

Corrosion showing to nearside and offside front inner wings/area

Exhaust mounting support rubbers badly deteriorated/perished

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake pads differcult to fully view/inspect

Offside front headlamp deteriorated and becoming insecure

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 60,093 miles

differcult to fully view/inspect front brake pads for condition

Fail 22 Sep 2010 59,914 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 59,914 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 59,013 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 59,013 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 58,687 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 58,687 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 58,431 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 58,429 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 58,062 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 57,235 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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F896 JGX is a 1988 Fiat Ducato in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 1988 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 76,626 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 F896 JGX, 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 38 years old, this Fiat Ducato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F896 JGX is a 1988 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 23 September 1988.

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