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J26 GCL

1992 Fiat Ducato

Cream Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

189,323 mi
Last recorded189,323 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Fiat Ducato86,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ26 GCL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1992
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 189,323 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing area outside prescribed area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 179,012 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 176,812 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front Headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both Rear Indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 176,791 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front Headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both Rear Indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Oct 2022 173,751 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both Front Headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Strut Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 171,676 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 169,494 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 168,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner Rack Ball Joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 164,039 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 162,364 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 162,343 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 157,839 miles

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

beam benders fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2015 154,318 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 154,318 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 149,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 147,434 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2013 147,415 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 136,065 miles

o,s,r wheel slight bind not showing in rollers

Pass 2 Apr 2011 134,777 miles

headlamp deflectors fitted

Fail 3 Apr 2010 131,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 131,790 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 127,359 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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J26 GCL is a 1992 Fiat Ducato in Cream with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 J26 GCL, 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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What year was J26 GCL registered?

J26 GCL is a 1992 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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