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J438 DTV

1992 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,883 mi
Last recorded102,883 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2021
Typical for 1992 Fiat Ducato86,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ438 DTV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2021 102,883 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 102,718 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front Inner Sill Holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Hole adjacent to Front Inner Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside 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 Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer Footstep Mounting Corroded/Detached. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective 3 X Exhaust Rubbers perished. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 97,845 miles

Nearside Front corrosion inner front of wheel arch

Fail 24 Oct 2017 97,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front corrosion inner front of wheel arch

Pass 27 Oct 2016 91,208 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 91,208 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from a loose joint (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 80,171 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 80,171 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 78,301 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

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

Both outer CV boots perished and showing signs of leakage

Exhaust blow in the front pipe area

Front bumper insecure

Front inner wings rusted

Front tyres aged perished worn and slightly mis shaped

Offside door mirror glass damaged

Rear tyres aged and perished

Windscreen damaged within the swept area

Pass 29 Aug 2014 74,980 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 68,046 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 62,287 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 62,285 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre worn excessively on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2011 57,796 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 53,285 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 48,210 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 43,176 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 36,575 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 35,976 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 34,160 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2005 34,144 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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J438 DTV is a 1992 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 J438 DTV, 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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J438 DTV is a 1992 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 12 March 1992.

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