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J537 NNC

1991 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

93,122 mi
Last recorded93,122 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 1991 Fiat Ducato82,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ537 NNC
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 93,122 miles

General underbody corrosion present

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside front inner wing slightly corroded

Nearside front tyre cracked and low

Nearside rear tyre cracked and low

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

Offside front inner wing corroded

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

Slight exhaust blow from joints

Fail 2 Sep 2021 93,117 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

General underbody corrosion present

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside front headlamp slightly loose

Nearside front inner wing corroded

Nearside front tyre cracked and low

Nearside rear tyre cracked and low

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

Offside front inner wing corroded

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 92,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 92,391 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 91,451 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 91,451 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 91,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

N/S Front inner wing corroding

N/S Front wheel arch corroded

Bonnet badly corroded

The exhaust is loose and has a small leak at the front joint.

Pass 27 Nov 2015 83,351 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2015 83,351 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 75,752 miles

Bonnet rusty

Both front brakes have slight judder .

Corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch .

Electrical wire hanging down on underside of vehicle .

Exhaust centre box supported via cables .

Nearside front battery tray slightly loose .

Oil leak

Oil level on minimum line .

Rear seats fitted for occasional use,Seatbelts not required .

Fail 22 Oct 2014 75,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

bonnet rusty

electrical wire at underside of vehicle is hanging down

exhaust centre box is mounted by cables

nearside front battery tray is slightly loose

oil leaks

oil level on minimum line

rear seat fitted for occasional use, seatbelts not required

slight brake judder offside front and nearside front

Pass 22 Aug 2013 72,853 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 72,119 miles

Oil leak

PLAY IN FRONT SUSPENSION JOINTS

REAR CHASSIS RAILS CORRODED

Fail 31 Aug 2012 72,119 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

BRAKE FLUID ON REAR AXLE BEAM ON LEAK SEEN [SUGGEST FURTHER INVESTIGATION]

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Oil leak

PLAY IN FRONT SUSPENSION JOINTS

REAR CHASSIS RAILS CORRODED

Pass 23 May 2011 70,991 miles

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

offside front inner wheel arch corroded and holed

Fail 23 May 2011 70,989 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

offside front inner wheel arch corroded and holed

Pass 25 May 2010 70,140 miles

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

slight play steering and suspension front wheels

underside rusting on and near perscibed areas and repairs

Pass 29 May 2009 68,552 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery tray corroded

corrosion forming on underside seams and components

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 18 May 2009 68,538 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery tray corroded

corrosion forming on underside seams and components

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 27 Apr 2009 68,521 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

n/s/f inner wing in poor condition (HOLED)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 66,897 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 66,065 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 66,065 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

batteries insecure

Pass 11 Apr 2006 62,818 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 62,818 miles

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

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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J537 NNC is a 1991 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 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 J537 NNC, 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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J537 NNC is a 1991 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 13 September 1991.

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