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J997 ERB

1992 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

46,482 mi
Last recorded46,482 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Fiat Ducato86,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ997 ERB
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 46,482 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 45,436 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 45,222 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 45,180 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin near limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 44,217 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 43,666 miles

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

Corrosion offside front panel under bonnet, but not in prescribed area.

Exhaust mounting broken.

Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded.

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

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

Nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded.

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 43,666 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Corrosion offside front panel under bonnet, but not in prescribed area.

Exhaust mounting broken.

Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded.

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

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

Nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded.

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

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

Pass 1 May 2018 43,046 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion offside front inner wheel arch area, but not in prescribed area.

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

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Missing. ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

One exhaust mounting damaged.

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 43,046 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion offside front inner wheel arch area, but not in prescribed area.

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

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Missing. ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

One exhaust mounting damaged.

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 May 2017 42,518 miles

Battery insecure but unlikely to fall over.

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear side lamp bulb.

Spare tyre defective ()

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 42,089 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Marker light.

Fail 15 Mar 2016 42,089 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Marker light.

Pass 10 Apr 2015 40,779 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front marker light inop

Fail 31 Mar 2015 40,777 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front marker light inop

Pass 6 Nov 2013 38,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

n/s and o/s front torsion bar rubber bushes starting to deteriorare

Fail 30 Oct 2013 38,764 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

n/s and o/s front torsion bar rubber bushes starting to deteriorare

Pass 5 Oct 2012 36,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2011 33,875 miles

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

Oil leak

front n/s and o/s inner brake disc are rusty

rear springs look a bit weak

there is oil around front inner o/s suspension unit

Fail 29 Jul 2011 33,875 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

front n/s and o/s inner brake disc are rusty

rear springs look a bit weak

there is oil around front inner o/s suspension unit

Pass 19 Jul 2010 31,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 30,304 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 May 2008 30,034 miles

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded

rear shockabsorber bushes starting to crack

Fail 15 May 2008 30,034 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded

rear shockabsorber bushes starting to crack

Pass 19 Apr 2006 29,236 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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J997 ERB is a 1992 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 J997 ERB, 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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J997 ERB is a 1992 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 15 May 1992.

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