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J187 LKA

1991 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

73,770 mi
Last recorded73,770 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1991 Fiat Ducato82,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ187 LKA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2026 73,770 miles

Fuel system component leaking No 4 injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 72,424 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 72,402 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 72,338 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 72,338 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 72,325 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rear suspension corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2021 72,325 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation all lights not checked (4.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rear suspension corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2020 71,257 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 70,580 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

Offside Front Inner arch corroded

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

Fail 29 May 2019 70,574 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

Offside Front Inner arch corroded

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 70,007 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 70,007 miles

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety retern diesel pipe (8.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2017 67,008 miles

battery slightly inecure

fuel slight leakon injectors return pipe

Pass 4 Nov 2009 109,644 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 10,898 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 108,255 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 106,517 miles

engine abit smokey on tick over

slight corrosion to chassic may need attension next m.o.t

slight wheel bearing noise from both rear wheels when rotated

Fail 30 Aug 2006 106,517 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

engine abit smokey on tick over

slight wheel bearing noise from both rear wheels when rotated

Pass 7 Sep 2005 102,483 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Sep 2005 102,483 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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J187 LKA is a 1991 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 J187 LKA, 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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J187 LKA is a 1991 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 20 August 1991.

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