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J263 NBV

1992 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,943 mi
Last recorded94,943 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Fiat Ducato86,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ263 NBV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 94,943 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 94,662 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 94,254 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 94,252 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture LEAKING (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

WATER LOW

Pass 16 Dec 2022 93,873 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 93,872 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 93,699 miles

corrosion on front brake ferrules and pipes

Pass 2 Dec 2020 93,164 miles

Offside Front brake pipes slight corrosion

front brake discs corroded inner side

Fail 2 Dec 2020 93,164 miles

Offside Front brake pipes slight corrosion

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

front brake discs corroded inner side

Pass 19 Dec 2019 92,992 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 92,982 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength behind leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near tow bar mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced behind front wheel outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced holed near tow bar mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 92,761 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 92,489 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 91,866 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 91,866 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 91,108 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 89,546 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 89,546 miles

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 86,670 miles

exhaust centre braket bushes split

Pass 24 Apr 2013 84,578 miles

osf cv boot cracking

slight play in both inner rack joints

Fail 23 Apr 2013 84,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

exhaust mount wired up, other mountings cracked

front silencer cracked with slight blow

osf cv boot cracking

slight play in both inner rack joints

Pass 11 May 2012 81,073 miles

slight play in steering rack joints

Fail 11 May 2012 81,073 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in steering rack joints

Pass 13 May 2011 76,713 miles

two exhaust mounts cracked

nsf brake pipe corroded

slight front judder recorded

Pass 26 Apr 2010 71,875 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 70,723 miles

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

centre exhaust mountings split

Pass 9 May 2008 69,661 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

exhaust mountings braking up

slight play o/s rack knucle

Pass 23 May 2007 68,863 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 68,804 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hymer motor home / only one front door on the passenger side

Pass 23 May 2006 67,346 miles

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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J263 NBV is a 1992 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1992 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 86,936 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 J263 NBV, 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 34 years old, this Fiat Ducato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J263 NBV is a 1992 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 May 1992.

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