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J521 ATV

1992 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

122,956 mi
Last recorded122,956 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 1992 Fiat Ducato86,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ521 ATV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 122,956 miles

Oil leak

general signs of underbody corrosion

Fail 10 Jun 2014 122,941 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

general signs of underbody corrosion

Pass 22 May 2013 117,940 miles

engine and gearbox oily

exhaust rubber hangers deteriorating

slight smoke during emission test

Fail 22 May 2013 117,940 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

engine and gearbox oily

exhaust rubber hangers deteriorating

slight smoke during emission test

Pass 26 May 2012 117,640 miles

Both rear tyres craked on the outer sidewall. Cannot see cords at time of test.

Front tyres starting to crack

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Temperature gauge showing high

Pass 26 May 2011 116,650 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 19 May 2011 116,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 116,350 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 116,340 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2009 115,930 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 115,930 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 115,741 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 115,642 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

drivers side front tyre as wall crakes

Pass 16 Feb 2006 108,570 miles

both headlight ains wrong direction deflectors fitted at time of test

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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J521 ATV is a 1992 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J521 ATV, 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 J521 ATV registered?

J521 ATV is a 1992 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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