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J729 HTN

1991 Fiat Ducato

Cream Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,313 mi
Last recorded94,313 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 1991 Fiat Ducato82,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ729 HTN
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1991
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2012 94,313 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake bind nearside rear

brake pedal rubber perishing

chips in windscreen a-zone

exhaust rubbers perishing

offside cv boot perishing

rear shockers slight damp

Pass 8 Jul 2011 92,877 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 92,650 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2010 92,648 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 92,091 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r indicator lense cracked

o/s/f fog light lense cracked

Pass 18 Jul 2008 91,749 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 91,749 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both front inner c v boot slight leak of grease

Pass 26 Jul 2007 90,675 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 90,675 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

edge of bonnet starting to corrode

Pass 26 Jul 2006 89,353 miles

Both front brake discs poor.

Both outter CV gaitors poor.

Slight binding near side rear brake.

Fail 12 Jul 2006 89,337 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Both outter CV gaitors leaking grease.

Front brake discs pitted.

Slight drag near side rear wheel.

Slight lift both lower ball joints.

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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J729 HTN is a 1991 Fiat Ducato in Cream with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J729 HTN, 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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What year was J729 HTN registered?

J729 HTN is a 1991 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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