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J496 BTV

1992 Fiat Ducato

Black Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

50,350 mi
Last recorded50,350 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Fiat Ducato86,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ496 BTV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 50,350 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 49,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper marker light not working

Fail 20 Nov 2024 49,928 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Upper marker light not working

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 49,237 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 48,648 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 48,079 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 47,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner u bolt made from threaded bar and welded

Pass 21 May 2019 46,810 miles

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

Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 46,809 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2016 46,530 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front upper body lamp not working

non genuine U BOLT fitted to offside rear

Fail 6 Jul 2016 46,529 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front upper body lamp not working

non genuine U BOLT fitted to offside rear

Pass 25 Jul 2015 45,920 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

non standard u bolt fitted on offside rear axle

slight grease leak from nearside c.v gaiter

Pass 7 Jul 2014 44,990 miles

Both top rear markers inop

Front n/s top marker inop.

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

O/S/R spring u bolt made from threaded bar.

Fail 6 Jun 2014 44,981 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Both rear top marker lights in operative.

Near side front top marker light inoperative.

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Pass 13 May 2013 41,859 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 41,348 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 41,348 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 40,839 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 40,839 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 39,283 miles

engine missfire but passed emission limits

slight surface cracks in n/s front tyre

slight surface cracks in o/s rear tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2009 37,719 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 37,053 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside front tyre sidewall cracked

offside front tyre wearing low

Pass 10 Sep 2007 35,975 miles

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

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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J496 BTV is a 1992 Fiat Ducato in Black with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 J496 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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J496 BTV is a 1992 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 April 1992.

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The MOT history for J496 BTV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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