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J290 XSG

1992 Fiat Ducato

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

88,512 mi
Last recorded88,512 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Fiat Ducato86,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ290 XSG
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 88,512 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 86,273 miles

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 81,822 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 80,075 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 78,950 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 78,582 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2021 78,557 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 78,496 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 75,930 miles

body / chassis corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2019 75,930 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

body / chassis corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2018 73,287 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 72,143 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

bracket on nearside front corroded

exhaust mounting rubbers perished

offside rear brake effort low

slight interaction on nearside rear light clusters

Pass 12 Mar 2016 72,118 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 72,056 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 72,056 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 71,442 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 70,040 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust hangers deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2012 68,002 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Mar 2011 67,467 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 65,573 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 63,418 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 61,377 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2008 61,377 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 58,456 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 58,442 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 54,375 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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J290 XSG is a 1992 Fiat Ducato in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 J290 XSG, 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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J290 XSG is a 1992 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 21 May 1992.

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The MOT history for J290 XSG shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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