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J8 HYM

1992 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

216,661 mi
Last recorded216,661 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Fiat Ducato86,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 HYM
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2026 216,661 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel goes to floor (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure all rubbers split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dipping wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side no 3 axle (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side no 3 axle (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 3 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle no 2 axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle no 3 axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam such that it is likely to become insecure no 2 axle (5.1.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam such that it is likely to become insecure no 3 axle (5.1.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure no 2 axle (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure no 3 axle (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam such that it is likely to become insecure no 2 axle (5.1.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam such that it is likely to become insecure no 3 axle (5.1.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure no 2 axle (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure no 3 axle (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users blue smoking (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer dust cover shroud splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear stub axle movement limited no 3 axle

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer dust cover shroud splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 216,660 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

brake pedal spongy

Fail 31 Mar 2025 216,660 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel brake pedal extremely spongy and when pumped up pedal falls to the floor (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached snapped tail pipe (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached has dethatched (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 216,660 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))

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

brake pedal very spongy

Fail 14 Feb 2024 216,660 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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))

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

brake pedal very spongy

Pass 17 Feb 2023 211,563 miles

Brake pedal is a little bit spongy

Fail 27 Sep 2022 211,539 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 207,222 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2021 207,170 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play Centre where station (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 204,686 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 204,473 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Axle 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Axle 3 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Axle 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Axle 3 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 196,698 miles

Centre exhaust mounts missing

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2nd axle outer sidewall heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3rd axle outer sidewall heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Wheel bearing has slight play 2nd axle (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Wheel bearing has slight play 3rd axle (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2nd axle outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Wheel bearing has slight play 3rd axle (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 196,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached 2nd axle (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached 2nd axle (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Wheel bearing has excessive play 2nd axle (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Centre exhaust mounts missing

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2nd axle outer sidewall heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3rd axle outer sidewall heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Wheel bearing has slight play 2nd axle (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Wheel bearing has slight play 3rd axle (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2nd axle outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Wheel bearing has slight play 3rd axle (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 195,166 miles

Exhaust mounting missing

Front discs pitted

Park brake only just reaches efficiency

Park brake warning light stays on

Wipers not switching off

Pass 22 Apr 2017 186,689 miles

Offside Front Outer CV boot not fully secured

Pass 26 Apr 2016 178,567 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 165,370 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 155,536 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 152,308 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 147,656 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 144,639 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 142,026 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 137,705 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 133,957 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 129,568 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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J8 HYM is a 1992 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 J8 HYM, 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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J8 HYM is a 1992 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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