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J156 FCD

1991 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

55,353 mi
Last recorded55,353 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 1991 Fiat Ducato82,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ156 FCD
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 55,353 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2021 55,336 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear of gearbox (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust system insecure All rubber supports missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi hose x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Close to mounting point (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring in poor condition

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sidelight / headlight switch insecure in dashboard , light can be operated

Pass 12 Sep 2017 54,945 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 54,945 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 54,954 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported 3 rubber mounts missing (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking pump area (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear by wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front position lamp not working

Offside Rear top position light not working

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 53,461 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded

o/s/r upper side light in/op

rear exhaust rubber perrished not inscure

Pass 8 Apr 2014 51,424 miles

chip in screen

nearside front bottom ball joint boot damaged

nearside rear inner sidelight not working

slight play both front wheel bearings

Fail 7 Mar 2013 49,535 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2013 49,535 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2013 49,501 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2012 48,720 miles

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

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

Front brake disc's pitted

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2011 47,540 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 47,459 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 45,935 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 41,653 miles

nearside and offside inner cv gaiters insecure

Fail 17 Mar 2009 41,653 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside and offside inner cv gaiters insecure

Pass 7 May 2008 40,098 miles

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 16 Oct 2007 39,730 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2007 39,730 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2006 39,188 miles

Brake pipes to nearside and offside rear wheels rusty

Exhaust rubber mounts in poor condition

Nearside front hub bearing slight play

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight play in nearside and offside front track rod ends

Pass 16 Oct 2006 39,188 miles

Brake pipes to nearside and offside rear wheels rusty

Exhaust rubber mounts in poor condition

Nearside front hub bearing slight play

Slight play in nearside and offside front track rod ends

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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J156 FCD is a 1991 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 J156 FCD, 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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J156 FCD is a 1991 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 21 August 1991.

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