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J917 DYF

1992 Fiat Ducato

Silver Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

100,000 mi
Last recorded100,000 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Fiat Ducato86,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ917 DYF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 100,000 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 99,967 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 93,874 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 90,328 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 86,749 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))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 84,710 miles

EXHAUST TAIL PIPE CORRODING

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 84,710 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

EXHAUST TAIL PIPE CORRODING

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 83,001 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 82,291 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Apr 2017 80,064 miles

Nearside Rear tyre showing signs of ageing

Oil leak ()

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 31 Mar 2017 80,064 miles

Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre showing signs of ageing

Oil leak ()

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 6 Apr 2016 77,394 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 76,411 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 74,130 miles

slight corrosion under n/s/f wheel arch

Pass 10 Jul 2013 70,482 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 70,467 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 67,102 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

battert loose

Pass 9 Jul 2011 65,020 miles

Accelrator pedal anti-slip missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 7 Jun 2011 65,017 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Accelerator pedal anti slip missing

Oil leak

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)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Jun 2010 61,495 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 61,495 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 52,846 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 49,570 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 49,570 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 47,981 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 47,058 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 47,058 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

offside lower suspension joint rubber sealing split

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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J917 DYF is a 1992 Fiat Ducato in Silver with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 J917 DYF, 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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J917 DYF is a 1992 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 7 May 1992.

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