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H489 KJB

1991 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

46,609 mi
Last recorded46,609 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Fiat Ducato82,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH489 KJB
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 46,609 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 44,229 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 40,272 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber hanger (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both near side and off side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2023 40,218 miles

Exhaust corrosion.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Hand brake cables deteriorated and rear back plates corrosion.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear tyres light cracking and edges wear.

Under body surface age corrosion.

Pass 11 Apr 2022 39,945 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 36,260 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes on axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 36,260 miles

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Direction indicator not working All nearside indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes on axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 36,070 miles

alternator light not working

Fail 22 Sep 2017 36,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

alternator light not working

Pass 4 Aug 2016 35,710 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 35,385 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 34,726 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion around battery tray

Pass 17 Jul 2013 34,174 miles

sevral exhaust rubbers perished

Fail 17 Jul 2013 34,174 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

sevral exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 6 Jul 2012 33,369 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both frunt tyres slight cracking on sidewalls

Pass 28 Jul 2011 32,490 miles

rear top marker lights inop

x1 exhaust hanger missing

Pass 21 Jul 2010 31,363 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r top marker lights inop

rear brake flexi hose ferrule corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2009 30,272 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 26,206 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 22,599 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 21,963 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 21,960 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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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H489 KJB is a 1991 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1991 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 82,806 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 H489 KJB, 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 35 years old, this Fiat Ducato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H489 KJB is a 1991 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 24 June 1991.

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