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J638 TNF

1991 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

143,685 mi
Last recorded143,685 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 1991 Fiat Ducato82,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ638 TNF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2019 143,685 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 143,677 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 142,559 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

advise slight corrosion showing thought underside

Fail 30 Jun 2017 142,552 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect kick wrong way (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect kick wrong way (1.8.A.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

advise slight corrosion showing thought underside

Pass 5 Jul 2016 140,326 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 140,319 miles

Battery insecure BATTERY UNDER VEHICLE INSECURE (1.9.1)

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Electrical wiring damaged and bare connector exposed NEXT TO BATTERY IN ENGINE BAY (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped RUBBER HOSE BOLT MISSING (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing WIPER BLADE (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 138,100 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 138,085 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

rear air bags flat

Pass 9 Jun 2014 135,100 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 May 2014 135,073 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 134,523 miles

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

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

center exhaust mount rubber missing

Fail 4 Sep 2013 134,523 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

center exhaust mount rubber missing

Pass 17 Sep 2012 134,885 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 134,085 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Fail 19 May 2012 133,886 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2011 133,225 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 133,225 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 15 May 2010 131,951 miles
Fail 7 May 2010

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 May 2009 130,058 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 126,236 miles

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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J638 TNF is a 1991 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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 J638 TNF, 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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J638 TNF is a 1991 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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