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J278 JWP

1992 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

162,243 mi
Last recorded162,243 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Fiat Ducato86,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ278 JWP
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 162,243 miles

Nearside Rear light on trailer board

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 158,664 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 158,664 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 155,985 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 155,985 miles

Fuel hose leaking fuel filter to fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 22 Jun 2023 155,869 miles

Fuel hose leaking filter to pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 149,501 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 149,053 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect left hand drive headlamp fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect left hand drive headlamp fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 136,318 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 136,284 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 125,040 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 119,970 miles

Offside Rear wood floor deteriorated

Fail 18 Apr 2018 119,948 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wood floor deteriorated

Pass 25 Apr 2017 116,536 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 113,600 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 113,593 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 103,699 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 93,949 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 92,850 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 92,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2012 91,710 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 91,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 91,630 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 91,091 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 86,055 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 81,466 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 73,479 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 67,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 67,111 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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J278 JWP is a 1992 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 J278 JWP, 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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J278 JWP is a 1992 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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