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J289 EOU

1991 Fiat Ducato

Blue Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

85,990 mi
Last recorded85,990 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2020
Typical for 1991 Fiat Ducato82,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ289 EOU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2020 85,990 miles

Additional braking device inoperative compensator seized (1.5 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced "A" post next to the windscreen. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength back of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength back of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength back of spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front light unit damaged.

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 85,955 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre perished and starting to split

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

Offside Front Tyre perished and starting to split

Offside Rear Tyre perished and starting to split

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

Fail 1 Nov 2018 85,955 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre perished and starting to split

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

Offside Front Tyre perished and starting to split

Offside Rear Tyre perished and starting to split

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 85,809 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 85,809 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage side light (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 84,577 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 84,552 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 84,542 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 83,481 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 83,481 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 May 2013 79,601 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 79,601 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 76,237 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery insecure

head lamps secured with tie wraps

Fail 17 Apr 2012 76,225 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery insecure

Pass 20 May 2011 75,124 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 74,030 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 74,030 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 73,184 miles

Some corrosion to offside sill.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 71,377 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 68,294 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 65,684 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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J289 EOU is a 1991 Fiat Ducato in Blue with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 J289 EOU, 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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J289 EOU is a 1991 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 November 1991.

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