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J51 SBM

1992 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

122,597 mi
Last recorded122,597 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Fiat Ducato86,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ51 SBM
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 122,597 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 114,711 miles

front brake flexy pipes starting to rust

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 12 Sep 2023 107,640 miles

front brake flexy hoses rusting under rubber sleeves

Pass 12 Sep 2022 101,300 miles

front brake flexy hoses starting to rust under rubber sleeves

Pass 11 Sep 2021 94,826 miles

exhaust rubbers cracking

Pass 10 Sep 2020 90,154 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 82,178 miles

plastic cover broken around passengers side seat belt cover

Pass 14 Sep 2018 73,869 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 72,765 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDES (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 70,746 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 67,901 miles

passangers side front metal brake pipe rusting

Pass 10 Apr 2015 65,093 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 61,465 miles

passangers side front metal brake pipe starting to rust

Pass 3 Apr 2013 58,262 miles

front metal brake pipe starting to rust

Pass 4 Apr 2012 58,246 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 58,240 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 53,703 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 53,699 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 May 2007 53,651 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 52,853 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

some distortion of nearside rear tyre.

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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J51 SBM is a 1992 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 J51 SBM, 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 J51 SBM registered?

J51 SBM is a 1992 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 19 May 1992.

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