MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,777 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member at anti roll bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch at anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Passenger's seat with a defective structure cannot be locked in position (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts at track control arm (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear brake hose slightly deteriorated
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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
all four tyres are slightly cracked
rear engine mount is slightly worn
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
nearside rear tyre has rubber cracking on tread and sidewall
offside rear tyre has rubber cracking on tread and sidewall
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
slight play in all 4 wheel bearings on vehicle
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
slight play in all 4 wheel bearings on vehicle
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
front and rear wheel sizes different
front of vehicle distorted
headlamp converters fitted
n/s/r wheel bearing has slight play
o/s/f of vehicle distorted
o/s/r ride hieght low
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
headlamp converters fitted
n/s/r wheel bearing has slight play
o/s/r ride hieght low
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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J489 NLU is a 1992 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 J489 NLU, 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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J489 NLU is a 1992 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1992.
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