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J401 SDV

1992 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

205,979 mi
Last recorded205,979 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 1992 Fiat Ducato86,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ401 SDV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 205,979 miles

heavy painted ares underside

osf arch corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2020 205,979 miles

heavy painted ares underside

osf arch corroded

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 200,902 miles

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Pass 23 May 2016 200,907 miles

Offside Front under wheel arch corroded

Pass 15 May 2015 199,009 miles

bodywork under battery corroded battery still secure

hole in camper floor offside

rear offside tyre has cracking on side wall

Fail 15 May 2015 199,009 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bodywork under battery corroded battery still secure

hole in camper floor offside

rear offside tyre has cracking on side wall

Fail 10 Apr 2015 198,968 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Bodywork under battery corroded. Battery still secure.

Front bumper insecure

Front discs corroded.

Habitation area floor rotted through offside front corner.

Oil leak

rRear tyres 13 years old. 195/75r16

Pass 24 Apr 2014 197,195 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear tyres slightly perished.

Fail 24 Apr 2014 197,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear tyres s;lightly perished.

Pass 1 May 2013 192,054 miles

Beam deflectors fitted to headlights for re-test.

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

NSF tyre sidewall perished.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 May 2013 192,045 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

NSF tyre sidewall perished.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 187,972 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 4 May 2011 186,370 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

both front brake discs are corroded ans slightly pitted

Pass 29 Oct 2009 185,289 miles

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 pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

both front inner wheel arches are showing signs of corrosion.

both headlamps are fitted with temporary masks.

Pass 23 Oct 2008 182,820 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

temporary headlamp beam adjusters are fitted.

Fail 23 Oct 2008 182,820 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

temporary headlamp beam adjusters are fitted.

Pass 31 Oct 2007 179,801 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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J401 SDV is a 1992 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 J401 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 J401 SDV registered?

J401 SDV is a 1992 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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