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J271 NLU

1991 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

206,117 mi
Last recorded206,117 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Fiat Ducato82,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ271 NLU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 206,117 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 205,972 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 205,711 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 204,644 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 202,346 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front tyre is slightly cracked and perished

slight play in steering inner joints

Pass 14 Jul 2015 199,501 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 196,805 miles

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

drivers outer door handle slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 Jul 2014 196,805 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

drivers outer door handle slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2013 196,724 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 195,024 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2011 193,276 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both offside front brake pipes rusty

head lamp beam patterns weak

slight play in both sides of steering

underside rusty and weak

Fail 9 Apr 2011 193,266 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both offside front brake pipes rusty

slight play in both sides of steering

underside rusty and weak

Pass 18 Jul 2008 187,730 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 183,672 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 183,617 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 164,741 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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J271 NLU is a 1991 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 J271 NLU, 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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J271 NLU is a 1991 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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