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J330 BAL

1992 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

90,064 mi
Last recorded90,064 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Fiat Ducato86,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ330 BAL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 90,064 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2025 90,064 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2024 90,052 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to coolant leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Arch area (front and rear) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Arch area (engine bay) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Arch area (front and rear) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Step/jack point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Arch area (engine bay) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Seat(S) have alot of movement in pivot point

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

Rear Brake bind found when rotated by hand

Pass 10 Aug 2023 89,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner wing under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 89,828 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 88,948 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 88,948 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 88,933 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2020 88,933 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 87,844 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 87,844 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 86,821 miles

All 4 road wheels corroded

Corrosion is present throughout the underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear N/S/R tyre has cuts in inner sidewall - cords or ply not exposed

Offside Rear O/S/R rear helper spring broken

Oil leak Oil filter / cooler / associated pipework - dripping ()

Fail 5 Mar 2018 86,820 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Exhaust not supported at centre point and at rear silencer (7.1.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken O/S/R rear spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

All 4 road wheels corroded

Corrosion is present throughout the underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear N/S/R tyre has cuts in inner sidewall - cords or ply not exposed

Oil leak Oil filter / cooler / associated pipework - dripping ()

Pass 22 Feb 2017 84,890 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced LENSE CORRODING (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced LENSE CORRODING (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 82,546 miles

Offside Front UNDER BODY HEAT SHIELD FALLING OFF

Pass 9 Mar 2015 80,914 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 80,914 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 80,760 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 80,760 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 79,958 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 79,958 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 76,660 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front max inbalance @21%

Pass 13 Jul 2011 76,651 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Jul 2011 76,651 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 75,812 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 74,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2009 74,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 72,275 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 69,986 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 66,279 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 66,873 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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J330 BAL is a 1992 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 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 J330 BAL, 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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J330 BAL is a 1992 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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