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J735 FGU

1991 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

97,337 mi
Last recorded97,337 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2024
Typical for 1991 Fiat Ducato82,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ735 FGU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2024 97,337 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 96,619 miles

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

corrision to nearside inner wing no holes found

corrision to offside jacking point no holes found

corrsion to offside front inner wing no holes found

Pass 17 Jun 2022 96,112 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 93,366 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 93,364 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 91,774 miles

slight leak n/s f cv boot

some corrosion to both front inner wings and n/s/f door step

Fail 1 Oct 2019 91,774 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

slight leak n/s f cv boot

some corrosion to both front inner wings and n/s/f door step

Pass 14 Sep 2018 91,287 miles

Nearside 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 step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 91,286 miles

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

Nearside 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 step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 91,175 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 91,006 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brakes low effort

Fail 11 Oct 2016 91,006 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported 2x rubbers missing (7.1.1)

Fuel hose leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brakes low effort

Pass 11 Mar 2015 90,782 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 90,780 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 90,772 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2013 90,772 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

front and centre exhaust rubber mounts missing but system is still adequately supported

Pass 3 Apr 2012 90,721 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

o/s/f/wheel arch corroding

Fail 30 Mar 2012 90,721 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

o/s/f/wheel arch corroding

Pass 25 Mar 2011 89,984 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

o/s & n/s front brake discs heavily scored

Fail 22 Mar 2011 89,976 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Battery insecure

Oil leak

o/s & n/s front brake discs heavily scored

Pass 24 Mar 2010 86,681 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2010 86,681 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2009 80,410 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 80,410 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Mar 2009 80,400 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 76,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Mar 2008 76,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 71,088 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 71,078 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 66,093 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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J735 FGU is a 1991 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 J735 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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J735 FGU is a 1991 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 9 October 1991.

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