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J494 BTV

1992 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

64,967 mi
Last recorded64,967 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 1992 Fiat Ducato86,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ494 BTV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 64,967 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 64,958 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 63,554 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jun 2016 59,434 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 59,418 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2013 56,922 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in lower engine mount

Fail 17 Dec 2013 56,922 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in lower engine mount

Pass 9 Jan 2013 53,338 miles

o/s 2nd axel slight bind

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

all brake pipe nuts corroded

corrosion on n/s and o/s underside step

Fail 19 Dec 2012 53,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Oil leak

font inner brake pipe nuts corroded

front discs corroded

n/s and o/s inner front step sills corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2011 49,604 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2010 44,631 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 42,346 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 38,987 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 38,987 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 37,356 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 34,661 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 34,655 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

slight lift at steering

slight play in o/s/f track rod end

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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J494 BTV is a 1992 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 J494 BTV, 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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What year was J494 BTV registered?

J494 BTV is a 1992 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 2 March 1992.

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The MOT history for J494 BTV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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