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J78 AEO

1992 Fiat Ducato

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,129 mi
Last recorded141,129 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Fiat Ducato86,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ78 AEO
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1992
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 141,129 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 139,900 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 128,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

headlight deflectors have been fitted to headlights

vehicle has been undersealed over welding on offside inner sill

Fail 1 Jul 2015 128,534 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 128,217 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 122,708 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 122,708 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 126,533 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2011 124,600 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 123,614 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 122,600 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 122,600 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

condensation in o/s headlamp

Pass 30 Jul 2008 120,394 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2008 120,394 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 116,762 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 115,180 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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J78 AEO is a 1992 Fiat Ducato in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1992 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 86,936 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 J78 AEO, 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 34 years old, this Fiat Ducato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J78 AEO registered?

J78 AEO is a 1992 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 January 1992.

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