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J981 JFB

1992 Fiat Ducato

White Lpg 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

113,843 mi
Last recorded113,843 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Fiat Ducato86,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ981 JFB
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 113,843 miles

Central front to rear both n/s o/s outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front o/s crossmember corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear handbrake low effort at rear wheels (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear rear both n/s o/s outer sills showing signs of corrosion

little reserve travel in handbrake

Fail 25 Oct 2025 113,816 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front n/s inner wheel arch corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s inner centre sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front o/s inner wheel arch corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear o/s inner sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear both n/s o/s in sills [back] corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s front inner sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s rear inner arch corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear centre crossmember corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear o/s inner arch corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central front to rear both n/s o/s outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front o/s crossmember corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear handbrake low effort at rear wheels (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear rear both n/s o/s outer sills showing signs of corrosion

little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 2 Nov 2024 112,455 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 112,302 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect left hand head lamp (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect left hand head lamp (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier X2 (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 110,236 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 103,998 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 103,974 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure rear box rubbers missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front anti roll bar support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front anti roll bar support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 97,470 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 96,007 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both nearside and offside front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 95,141 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 94,352 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 93,385 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 91,843 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise under body surface corrsion

Fail 19 Nov 2014 91,842 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 91,347 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2013 91,347 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 90,694 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise under body surface corrsion

Fail 12 Jul 2012 89,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

brake pedal travel

front disc surfaces in poor condition

n/s/f wheel rim heavily corrodid

slight bind on both front brakes when rotated by hand

Pass 9 Nov 2011 89,242 miles

N/S & O/S INNER SILLS CORRODED & HOLED

Fail 9 Nov 2011 89,242 miles

N/S & O/S INNER SILLS CORRODED & HOLED

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 86,802 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

rear panal rusted

Fail 15 Nov 2010 86,802 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2009 82,605 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

n/s/f door step under side area corrodid but acceptable at present

Fail 25 Nov 2009 82,605 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

n/s/f door step under side area corrodid but acceptable at present

Pass 26 Nov 2008 78,836 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 26 Nov 2008 78,836 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 74,621 miles

N/S & O/S INNER FRONT WING IS CORODED & HOLED AT FRONT OF WHEEL ARCH

Fail 31 Oct 2006 69,948 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 69,948 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 64,046 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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J981 JFB is a 1992 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 J981 JFB, 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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J981 JFB is a 1992 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 9 June 1992.

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