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J491 GGU

1992 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

73,272 mi
Last recorded73,272 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Fiat Ducato86,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ491 GGU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 73,272 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

underside steering suspension and brakes corroding

Pass 26 Jul 2023 73,100 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

brake lines corroding, rear suspension corroding

offside rear brake back plate corroding

Pass 25 Jul 2022 72,639 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

brake lines corroding

offside rear brake back plate corroding

Fail 25 Jul 2022 72,639 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

brake lines corroding

offside rear brake back plate corroding

Pass 22 Jul 2021 72,349 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 72,349 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 71,647 miles

general age related slight surface corrosion of underbody and components

Pass 12 Jul 2019 71,396 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near steering rack/inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear leaf spring slightly displaced

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

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

clutch operation stiff.

Fail 3 Jul 2019 71,373 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

corrosion to offside front & offside front inner wheel arch area's

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated & offside front - perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

nearside front outline marker lamp is not working - less than 2.1m wide

offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover is deteriorating

offside front tyre is perishing

rear leaf springs are slightly displaced

Pass 7 Jul 2018 71,351 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower shock bush deteriorating

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front inner arch areas corroding

oil leak engine and gearbox areas

under body general corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2017 70,833 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion to nearside front & offside front inner wheel arch area's

oil residue gearbox area

Pass 20 Jun 2016 70,005 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

offside front inner wheel arch area corroding

Pass 28 Apr 2016 69,881 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 69,706 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 69,706 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 68,437 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 67,447 miles

corrossion at an advanced state detected at both sides front inner wing sections in prescribed areas - suspension mounting areas - not considered to be excessive .

exhaust rubber mounts splitting .

front to rear metal brake pipe corrodded not considered to be excessive but close to fail criteria . just meets the pass standard .

fuel hose from fuel filter housing to fuel pump heavily perished

nearside front top marker light not working .

nearside rear shock absorber lower bush is worn not considered to be excessive but close to fail criteria . just meets the pass standard .

wear detected at nearside front wheel bearing not considered to be excessive .

Fail 30 Jul 2013 62,441 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrossion at an advanced state detected at both sides front inner wing sections in prescribed areas - suspension mounting areas - not considered to be excessive .

exhaust rubber mounts splitting .

front to rear metal brake pipe corrodded not considered to be excessive but close to fail criteria . just meets the pass standard .

fuel hose from fuel filter housing to fuel pump heavily perished

nearside front top marker light not working .

nearside rear shock absorber lower bush is worn not considered to be excessive but close to fail criteria . just meets the pass standard .

wear detected at nearside front wheel bearing not considered to be excessive .

Fail 11 Aug 2012 66,854 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 66,854 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 66,362 miles

N/s/f marker light not working.

both sides rear marker lights not working

Pass 26 Jun 2010 65,470 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 61,442 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 61,203 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both wiper blade rubbers split

Front brake pads appear to be low

Fail 20 Jun 2008 52,393 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 52,393 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 44,550 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 41,464 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 41,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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J491 GGU is a 1992 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 J491 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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J491 GGU is a 1992 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 February 1992.

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