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J423 MLK

1992 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

89,129 mi
Last recorded89,129 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 1992 Fiat Ducato86,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ423 MLK
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 89,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 89,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam 472 bulb (h4) (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 89,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 88,998 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 88,998 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin tail pipe pointing up wards into body (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 88,998 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front spare wheel requires fixing

park brake long pull

Pass 23 Aug 2019 88,715 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 87,778 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 87,775 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 87,621 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Aug 2017 87,621 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Aug 2017 87,621 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Jul 2016 86,788 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 85,405 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2014 84,014 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2013 82,692 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 82,686 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake servo damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 82,676 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

battery insecure

Fail 5 Jul 2012 82,670 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

battery insecure

Pass 13 Jul 2011 82,148 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 82,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 81,755 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 81,535 miles

45% inbalance on rear brakes

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2007 80,829 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 3 May 2006 79,614 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

offside rear hub seal leaking

oil leak

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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J423 MLK is a 1992 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 J423 MLK, 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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J423 MLK is a 1992 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 28 May 1992.

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