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J359 SDV

1992 Fiat Ducato

Cream Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

157,344 mi
Last recorded157,344 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Fiat Ducato86,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ359 SDV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1992
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 157,344 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front brake discs (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy passenger front side (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively rear brake drums (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 157,344 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front brake discs (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy passenger front side (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively rear brake drums (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 152,758 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 152,622 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 152,589 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 152,261 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 148,545 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 148,528 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen beam kicks wrong way (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear mounts (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 145,115 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 145,115 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 141,594 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 134,358 miles

headlamp converters not deflecting all kick up light to right

Pass 23 Jul 2014 127,964 miles

brake warning lamp on

Pass 13 Aug 2013 125,021 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2012 123,558 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 122,568 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 118,875 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 117,085 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 113,358 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 104,065 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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J359 SDV is a 1992 Fiat Ducato in Cream with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 J359 SDV, 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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What year was J359 SDV registered?

J359 SDV is a 1992 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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