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J778 WPY

1991 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

59,868 mi
Last recorded59,868 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Fiat Ducato82,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ778 WPY
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 59,868 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 16 May 2019 59,743 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ... All Rear... (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ...Both Front Outer... (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust System Corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension Bushes Deteriorated

Underside Of Vehicle Corroded

Wheel bearing has slight play ...Both Front... (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 58,218 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front tyre uneven wear

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced water ingress (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

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

exhaust corroded

heavy corrosion in underside brake and suspension components

suspension bushes deteriorated/poor

Fail 5 Apr 2018 58,218 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front tyre uneven wear

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced water ingress (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

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

exhaust corroded

heavy corrosion in underside brake and suspension components

suspension bushes deteriorated/poor

Pass 10 Apr 2017 57,248 miles

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

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)

offside and nearside wooden floors in living area behind cab deterioated

Fail 8 Apr 2017 57,248 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded above wheel (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

nearside step corroded and insecure

offside and nearside wooden floors in living area behind cab deterioated

Pass 28 Nov 2016 57,241 miles

Exhaust deterioated

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 56,821 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear tailpipe corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2013 55,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2011 54,535 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing out of shape

Pass 13 Aug 2010 51,999 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

suspension components corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2010 51,992 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2009 50,963 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 48,631 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 46,409 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 45,011 miles

brake pipes covered with protective wax

nearside front inner wheel arch repaired and covered with protective coatings

slight corrosion under offside front wheelarch outside perscribed areas

Fail 30 Jun 2006 44,987 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

nearside front lower swivel boot split

nearside inner wheelarch repaired and covered with protective coatings

offside front inner wheel arch corroded outside perscibed areas

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 WPY is a 1991 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WPY, 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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J778 WPY is a 1991 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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