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J654 HOW

1991 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

158,685 mi
Last recorded158,685 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 1991 Fiat Ducato82,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ654 HOW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2020 158,685 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load sensor to axle pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front spring anchor bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced box section welding u/s covered in silicon (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing to engine mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front+rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 158,652 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mounting point and inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mounting point and inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower quarter panel and inner panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 155,786 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 155,775 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis weakend to suspension mounting points. proper gauge steel to be used in the repair. not tin plate (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area. also previous repair plate gauge not thick enough (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 151,155 miles

Advancing corrosion to Nearside front inner wing panel

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

corrosion at rear where body attaches to chassis

Fail 16 Mar 2017 151,147 miles

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

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/step (3.1.9)

Advancing corrosion to Nearside front inner wing panel

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

corrosion at rear where body attaches to chassis

Pass 8 Mar 2016 148,980 miles

Both rear road leaf springs, spring clips slightly insecure.

Corrosion around inner bonnet area.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 141,721 miles

other parts of the body has corrosion

Fail 9 Mar 2015 141,711 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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)

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

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

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

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

other parts of the body has corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2014 130,159 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 130,159 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 117,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 116,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 114,608 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 110,638 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2010 110,638 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 109,404 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 108,577 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 107,632 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 102,456 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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J654 HOW is a 1991 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 J654 HOW, 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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J654 HOW is a 1991 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 5 December 1991.

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