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J487 GGU

1992 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2021
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

78,043 mi
Last recorded78,043 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 1992 Fiat Ducato86,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ487 GGU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 78,043 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre cracked.

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 78,042 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre cracked.

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 77,117 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 77,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective corroded. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective corroded. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 76,207 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and/inner arches/ rear chassis/sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

suspect filler in sills and steps

Fail 22 Jun 2018 76,207 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and/inner arches/ rear chassis/sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

suspect filler in sills and steps

Pass 8 Jun 2017 74,352 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wings chassis and rear crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 73,011 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

corrosion on fuel filler pipe

front bumper insecure

Fail 13 Jun 2016 73,011 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

corrosion on fuel filler pipe

front bumper insecure

Pass 23 Jun 2015 72,681 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 72,680 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Front bumper insecure

Pass 26 Jun 2014 71,418 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 71,418 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Oil leak

corrosion on all exhaust sections

Pass 14 Jun 2013 70,447 miles

metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

nsr outer body corroded and holed but not within 12 inches of suspension or body mount

osf inner wheel arch corroded and holed but not within 12 inches of body or suspension mount

passenger front outer door handle damaged

vehicle showing strong signs of corrosion throughout

vehicles body work showing heavy signs of corrosion

Fail 14 Jun 2013 70,447 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

nsr outer body corroded and holed but not within 12 inches of suspension or body mount

osf inner wheel arch corroded and holed but not within 12 inches of body or suspension mount

passenger front outer door handle damaged

vehicle showing strong signs of corrosion throughout

vehicles body work showing heavy signs of corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2012 67,901 miles

brake pipe corrosion

chassis,body & underbody corrosion

inner cv boots weeping

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit & unevenly worn

Fail 26 Jun 2012 67,901 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

brake pipe corrosion

chassis,body & underbody corrosion

inner cv boots weeping

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit & unevenly worn

Pass 27 May 2011 67,055 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 May 2011 67,018 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2010 64,056 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2010 64,054 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 57,348 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 57,347 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 May 2008 53,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front flexi brake hoses slightly perished

nearside and offside rear corner side panels corroded

Fail 6 May 2008 53,447 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front flexi brake hoses slightly perished

nearside and offside rear corner side panels corroded

Pass 4 May 2007 49,295 miles

both outer c/v boots perished

engine overheating

exhaust tail section corroded

front flexi brake hoses perished

one exhaust hanger badly cracked

rear tyres perished and n/s well worn

Fail 3 May 2007 49,295 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both outer c/v boots perished

engine overheating

exhaust tail section badly corroded

front flexi brake hoses perished

one exhaust hanger badly cracked

rear tyres perished and n/s worn on edge

Pass 3 May 2006 44,413 miles

front tyres well worn and perished

n/s/f flexi brake hoses perished

outer c/v boots perished

rear chassis legs corroded in wheel arches

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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J487 GGU is a 1992 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 J487 GGU, 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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J487 GGU is a 1992 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 6 February 1992.

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