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J427 MLK

1992 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

88,333 mi
Last recorded88,333 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 1992 Fiat Ducato86,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ427 MLK
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 88,333 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s front protection sleeves bulged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured auxiliary wiring across engine bay bulkhead (4.11 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear mounting missing existing mountings perished/deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed incorrectly routed fouling suspension unit (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective corroded/deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material below steering rack (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively o/s and n/s front and o/s rear (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair service and parking brake systems (1.2.1 (c))

battery wiring chafing o/s chassis leg

exhaust heat shield below cabin insecure

headlamp units deteriorated with water ingress/condensation forming

n/s front cabin sill section holed and corroded outwith prescribed area

n/s front chassis crossmember corroded at suspension anchor bracket must be strictly monitored

n/s front flexible brake pipe fitment causing pipe chaffing damage

n/s rear shock absorber incorrectly fitted -inverted

n/s rear wheel bearing play evident

o/s and n/s forward inner chassis leg sections holed and corroded outwith prescribed areas

o/s chassis leg section corroded below steering rack

rear auxiliary water tank insecure

rear axle flexible brake pipe mounting bracket broken secured with temporary fittings

rear flexible brake pipe ferrules deteriorated

wear evident on o/s and n/s front suspension unit glands

Fail 19 Sep 2022 88,333 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged all across rear axle and T piece adrift (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury panel holed and corroded with sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg/inner wheel arch prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s front protection sleeves bulged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured auxiliary wiring across engine bay bulkhead (4.11 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear mounting missing existing mountings perished/deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed incorrectly routed fouling suspension unit (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective corroded/deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material below steering rack (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake binding but not excessively o/s and n/s front and o/s rear (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair service and parking brake systems (1.2.1 (c))

battery wiring chafing o/s chassis leg

exhaust heat shield below cabin insecure

n/s front cabin sill section holed and corroded outwith prescribed area

n/s front chassis crossmember corroded at suspension anchor bracket must be strictly monitored

n/s rear shock absorber incorrectly fitted -inverted

n/s rear wheel bearing play evident

o/s and n/s forward inner chassis leg sections holed and corroded outwith prescribed areas

o/s chassis leg section corroded below steering rack

rear auxiliary water tank insecure

wear evident on o/s and n/s front suspension unit glands

Pass 17 Sep 2021 87,619 miles

Handbrake just meet efficiency

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 87,615 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Casing deteriorated and leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Handbrake just meet efficiency

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 86,908 miles

Nearside Front cv boot insecure

Nearside Rear Handbrake poor effort keep under observation

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

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 86,830 miles

Both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Hand brake just meet efficiency

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect plus both rear casing deteriorating (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn at edges keep under observation (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 82,865 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Hand brake just meet efficiency

Both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect plus both rear casing deteriorating (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn at edges keep under observation (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 86,068 miles

Nearside Rear One of two tail lamp bulbs inoperative.

Offside Front Lower suspension tie rod bent.

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 86,067 miles

Front Bumper insecure All main mounting brackets corroded excessively. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear One of two tail lamp bulbs inoperative.

Offside Front Lower suspension tie rod bent.

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 85,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Sill holed, not within prescribed area.

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 83,771 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 82,925 miles

exhaust deteroiting

Fail 25 Feb 2014 82,925 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

exhaust deteroiting

Pass 18 Feb 2013 82,415 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 81,771 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 81,770 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 80,701 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2011 80,700 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 78,461 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 76,529 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 76,528 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 73,136 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 73,085 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 70,072 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 70,072 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

bonnet corrosion insideby catch

rear brake pipes have surface rust onsteel endsalso front pipes surface rust

weak front ex rubbers

Pass 16 Feb 2006 68,721 miles

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

bearing on o/s driveshaft could do with replacing

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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J427 MLK is a 1992 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 J427 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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J427 MLK is a 1992 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 3 April 1992.

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