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F918 JGX

1988 Fiat Ducato

Cream Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,820 mi
Last recorded131,820 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Fiat Ducato76,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF918 JGX
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1988
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2025 131,820 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 131,794 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 131,394 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 126,600 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 126,579 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 124,238 miles
Fail 26 May 2018
Fail 23 May 2018 124,202 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 121,854 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 121,756 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 116,445 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (1.7.6)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery loose

front panel severely corroded

oil leaks from engine

Pass 5 Aug 2011 105,937 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 105,937 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s front seat belt repaired with bolt

Pass 23 Jul 2010 101,914 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 101,913 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 101,007 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 101,007 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

both front seats have alot of freeplay on the runners

steering tierods have slight freeplay

Pass 21 Jul 2008 98,867 miles

Centre Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

slight engine oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2008 98,858 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

slight engine oil leak

upper front crossmember corroded badly under bonnet

Pass 16 Jun 2007 96,539 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 96,507 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

o/s rear bumper insecure

there is wear in o/s of steering rack

Pass 21 Apr 2006 93,306 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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F918 JGX is a 1988 Fiat Ducato in Cream with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F918 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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F918 JGX is a 1988 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 21 October 1988.

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