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J778 GBV

1991 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2448cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

48,710 mi
Last recorded48,710 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Fiat Ducato82,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ778 GBV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,448cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 48,710 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 48,608 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 48,475 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 48,335 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 48,195 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 48,190 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 48,185 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 48,152 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 47,949 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 47,850 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 47,704 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 47,172 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 46,658 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 45,907 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 45,173 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 44,186 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 43,510 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 43,091 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 42,062 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 42,041 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 39,674 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 37,573 miles

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

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

headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2005 37,553 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe excessively chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front discs scored

head light beam deflectors fitted

n/s main brake steel brake pipe in poor condition

o/s/f steel brake pipe poor condition

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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J778 GBV is a 1991 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,448cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J778 GBV, 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 J778 GBV registered?

J778 GBV is a 1991 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 6 August 1991.

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The MOT history for J778 GBV shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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