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J218 WJM

1991 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

172,520 mi
Last recorded172,520 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 1991 Fiat Ducato82,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ218 WJM
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 172,520 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 166,869 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 164,623 miles

Corrosion underside of vehocle due to vehicle being laid up

Pass 12 Aug 2013 162,235 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 157,680 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 153,230 miles

Brake balance on front is OK in brake rollers. On test drive/road brake test the brakes do pull a little to the left.

Brake pedal operation is a bit spongy.

Corrosion around rear spring mountings & inside n/s front wheel arch.

Rear springs are showing signs of wear.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Vehicle has only just met the minimum braking effort standards, suspect braking system requires further attention.

Fail 17 Aug 2010 153,195 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Corrosion staring around rear spring fixing points & inside n/s front wheelarch.

Exhaust is secure at present, but one rubber is missing & the remaining three are in poor condition.

Front brake discs are corroding.

Rear springs are showing signs of wear.

Pass 15 May 2009 150,249 miles

Rear springs showing signs of wear.

Fail 30 Apr 2009 150,196 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve has been removed and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Brake effort 300 o/s/f, 200 n/s/f, o o/s/r, 0 n/s/r. Handbrake 250 n/s, 350 o/s. Balance 300 n/s, 200 o/s.Hansdbrake may be ok. Footbrake low & imbalance excessive.

Brake weuight noit available, brake test must be done on road, not done because of brake pedal travel & braking efforts achieved on rollers.

Metal brake pipe going to uppermost n/s front brake hose is corroding.

Rear springs showing signs of wear.

Fail 21 Mar 2008 146,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Play in o/s rear wheel bearing is only just acceptable for the mot.

Pass 21 Mar 2008 146,665 miles

Play in o/s rear wheel bearing is only just acceptable for the mot.

Pass 18 Jul 2006 141,776 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 141,765 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres cracking slightly

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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J218 WJM is a 1991 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 J218 WJM, 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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J218 WJM is a 1991 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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