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J498 BTV

1991 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,897 mi
Last recorded42,897 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 1991 Fiat Ducato82,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ498 BTV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2022 42,897 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main centre (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board exit pipe missing (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside water tank loose

both rear brakes binding

Pass 23 Jul 2021 42,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 42,099 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 41,840 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 41,840 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 May 2015 41,561 miles

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Fail 2 May 2015 41,561 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 40,555 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 40,064 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 40,064 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 39,038 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 37,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 37,569 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2009 37,567 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 33,485 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nsf osr tyre perished

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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J498 BTV is a 1991 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 J498 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 35 years old, this Fiat Ducato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J498 BTV is a 1991 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 25 November 1991.

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