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J386 CAO

1992 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

178,100 mi
Last recorded178,100 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 1992 Fiat Ducato86,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ386 CAO
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 178,100 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 177,554 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 177,332 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 177,332 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 177,271 miles

all underside of vehicle heavily greased

Fail 20 Mar 2017 177,263 miles

Offside Front Outer 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 front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

all underside of vehicle heavily greased

Pass 9 Mar 2016 175,330 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 170,103 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 170,082 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 163,677 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 160,231 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 160,197 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 156,010 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 152,643 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Apr 2009 149,419 miles

n/s track rod end worn

o/s/f inner arch corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2009 149,419 miles

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

n/s track rod end worn

o/s/f inner arch corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2008 149,337 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 140,651 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 140,644 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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J386 CAO is a 1992 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 J386 CAO, 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 J386 CAO registered?

J386 CAO is a 1992 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J386 CAO safe to buy?

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