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J856 NLJ

1992 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

251,132 mi
Last recorded251,132 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Fiat Ducato86,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ856 NLJ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 251,132 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion in nearside and offside inner wheel arches

Fail 21 Aug 2025

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed auxillary belt loose and burning when vehicle is revved up (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion in nearside and offside inner wheel arches

Pass 30 Jul 2024 251,112 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear chassis rail extension frame corroded

Offside inner sill/floor corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 251,112 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear chassis rail extension frame corroded

Offside inner sill/floor corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 251,108 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush All rear shackle bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 251,108 miles

Brake cable damaged HANDBRAKE CABLE OUTTERS BROKEN (1.1.15 (a))

Exhaust system insecure MOUNTINGS BROKEN & FOULING EXHAUST (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush ALL REAR SHACKLE BUSHS WORN OUT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 251,087 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 251,082 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 250,777 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 250,772 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2016 250,755 miles

exhaust emitting white smoke at idle and under acceleration (not excessive)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 250,739 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 249,430 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 248,706 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 248,706 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 237,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 227,699 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 227,694 miles

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

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

exhaust mounting rubbers perished/splitting

unable to see brake pads due to wheel/trim design

Pass 28 Aug 2009 214,598 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 214,598 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 205,743 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 195,501 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2007 195,501 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 183,338 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust system mounting rubbers perished/splitting - suggest replace

gearbox oil leak

offside headlamp lense condensated and water in lamp

offside headlamp pattern slight distortion

offside outer driveshaft gaiter leak - no split found

Pass 2 Mar 2006 176,890 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2006 176,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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J856 NLJ is a 1992 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 J856 NLJ, 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 J856 NLJ registered?

J856 NLJ is a 1992 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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The MOT history for J856 NLJ shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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