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J234 FMV

1991 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,470 mi
Last recorded76,470 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 1991 Fiat Ducato82,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ234 FMV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 76,470 miles

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 76,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Towbar attachment likely to become detached (6.1.6 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 76,311 miles

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

some corrosion forming bodywork

unions corroding brakes

Fail 29 Jul 2020 76,311 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

some corrosion forming bodywork

unions corroding brakes

Fail 24 Jun 2020 76,299 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine gearbox leakage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

some corrosion forming bodywork

unions corroding brakes

Pass 29 Aug 2018 74,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 73,671 miles

Oil leak ()

corrosion forming underside

general wear and deterioration suspension bushes and joints

some metal pipes corroding includes brake pipes

Fail 5 Sep 2017 73,671 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

corrosion forming underside

general wear and deterioration suspension bushes and joints

some metal pipes corroding includes brake pipes

Pass 18 Aug 2016 69,957 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

corrosion forming on and near prescribed areas

metal pipes corroding

Fail 15 Aug 2016 69,948 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

corrosion forming on and near prescribed areas

metal pipes corroding

Pass 28 Aug 2015 67,960 miles

both front wipers smearing slightly

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 27 Aug 2015 67,960 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

both front wipers smearing slightly

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 23 Apr 2014 67,204 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 67,203 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 65,042 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery insecure

exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated

front to rear brake pipe corroded

n/s/r section of brake pipe corroded

rear (centre) section of brake pipe corroded

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2011 60,997 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 60,790 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 59,676 miles

exhaust hangers perishing.

various brake pipes corroding.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 May 2009 59,181 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 59,092 miles

underside of vehicle and rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2007 58,983 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded

both outer cv boots perished

both rear leaf springs appear to have weakened or vehicle loaded at rear- unable to verify-on limits and requires further investigation

exhaust mounting rubbers perished

front to rear brake pipe corroded

nearside front brake pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall splitting and deteriorated-on limits

offside front tyre outer sidewall perished and splitting-on limits

Fail 29 Oct 2007 58,983 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

both front brake discs corroded

both outer cv boots perished

both rear leaf springs appear to have weakened or vehicle loaded at rear- unable to verify-on limits and requires further investigation

exhaust mounting rubbers perished

front to rear brake pipe corroded

nearside front brake pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall splitting and deteriorated-on limits

offside front tyre outer sidewall perished and splitting-on limits

Pass 30 Oct 2006 58,975 miles

both cv boots perished

crack in exhaust but not leaking

diesel pipe from filter damp no signs of leak

see orignal advisories 600929376215

top shock absorber bushes perished

Fail 6 Oct 2006 58,967 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

corrosion starting to n/s/f inner front wing

metal brake pipes to n/s/f rusty & pitted

n/s & o/s front strut dust covers perished & broken up

rear brake load sensing valve may be siezed internally-requires investigation

rear service brakes very sharp in operation and both lock up - indicating probable load valve fault!

rear spring rear mounting brackets very rusty-unable to verify how bad

slight front brake bind detected on rollers

wet test

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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J234 FMV is a 1991 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J234 FMV, 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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J234 FMV is a 1991 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 9 December 1991.

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