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J495 PFA

1991 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,182 mi
Last recorded53,182 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Fiat Ducato82,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ495 PFA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 53,182 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 53,182 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 52,346 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2025 52,344 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive really bad oil leak but conforms to a mot (8.4.1 (a) (i))

light switch insecure inside cab

Pass 6 Mar 2024 50,836 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 50,814 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 50,020 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 45,722 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 45,722 miles

Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 45,712 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195 75 16c (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing / arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 44,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 44,066 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 43,556 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 43,526 miles

All direction indicators not working stay on. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Torsion bar modified so the suspension is inoperative siezed (5.3.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Torsion bar modified so the suspension is inoperative siezed (5.3.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front tyre tread cracking

Pass 29 Aug 2017 42,953 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 45,698 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 41,576 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 41,405 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 41,050 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 41,050 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 40,857 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 40,649 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 40,649 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 40,152 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 39,990 miles

Complete exhaust system badly corroided

Complete underside of vehicle corroided

N/S/R tyre has outer sidewall damage

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2008 39,990 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Complete exhaust system badly corroided

Complete underside of vehicle corroided

N/S/R tyre has outer sidewall damage

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 39,641 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 39,641 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 38,630 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 38,440 miles

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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J495 PFA is a 1991 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 82,806 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 J495 PFA, 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 35 years old, this Fiat Ducato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J495 PFA is a 1991 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 8 August 1991.

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