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J557 MKJ

1991 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

47,261 mi
Last recorded47,261 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1991 Fiat Ducato82,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ557 MKJ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 47,261 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 46,642 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 45,594 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 45,231 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 43,900 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 43,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2020 42,638 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 42,565 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 42,438 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2018 42,438 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2017 41,845 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

service brake efficiency only just met. Braking system requires adjustment or repair

slight play in both rear wheel bearing

Pass 7 Apr 2016 41,467 miles

Replacement of offside front outer cv gaiter clip

Fail 1 Apr 2015 40,571 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

distortion to nearside rear brake drum

Pass 1 Apr 2015 40,571 miles

distortion to nearside rear brake drum

Pass 4 Apr 2014 38,549 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 37,252 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 36,093 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 34,622 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 34,622 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 33,176 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 30,553 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 29,429 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 29,429 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 29,133 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 28,935 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATING.

SLIGHT BRAKE BIND,N/S/R WHEEL.

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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J557 MKJ is a 1991 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 J557 MKJ, 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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J557 MKJ is a 1991 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 22 November 1991.

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