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J733 FGU

1991 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

135,735 mi
Last recorded135,735 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 1991 Fiat Ducato82,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ733 FGU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 135,735 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 130,228 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills (5.2.6)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 130,227 miles

Battery insecure both (1.9.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills (5.2.6)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 125,074 miles

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

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

bonnit lock poor

Fail 9 Sep 2015 125,074 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seat & mountings (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seat & MOUNITIGS (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seat mountings (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

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

bonnit lock poor

Pass 9 Sep 2014 122,890 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 122,890 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

exhaust mountings poor

Pass 9 Sep 2013 120,292 miles

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

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

all seat backs poor on locking upright

offside headlamp aim poor

offside rear underlower sill and nearside front inner wing rusting

Pass 11 Sep 2012 116,974 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

all exhaust mountings poor

both rear seat back brackets poor

rear cross member rusty

Fail 10 Sep 2012 116,974 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

all exhaust mountings poor

both rear seat back brackets poor

Pass 8 Dec 2010 111,741 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r tyre smooth inner edge and close to legal limit

poor exhaust patch repair

Fail 30 Nov 2010 111,739 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs badly corroded

o/s/r tyre smooth inner edge and close to legal limit

poor exhaust patch repair

Pass 25 Nov 2009 108,036 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2009 108,034 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 102,598 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake hose rubber shrouds ballooned

Pass 14 Nov 2007 93,800 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s cv gaiter becoming insecure to its housing

Fail 30 Oct 2007 93,798 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s cv gaiter becoming insecurely mounted to its housing

Pass 7 Sep 2006 87,843 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s cv joint worn

o/s sill corroding

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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J733 FGU is a 1991 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 J733 FGU, 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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J733 FGU is a 1991 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 9 September 1991.

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