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M289 PAJ

1994 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

63,226 mi
Last recorded63,226 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 1994 Fiat Ducato81,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM289 PAJ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 63,226 miles

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

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

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

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))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 63,070 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2022 63,068 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high NOT ADJUSTING (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 62,219 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 58,274 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 49,069 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 48,292 miles

All four tyres are slightly perished on outer side walls

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 47,600 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 47,197 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 47,197 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 46,966 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 45,633 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 45,141 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 43,983 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 42,986 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2008 41,729 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

hand brake cable corroded at rear

Pass 18 Jul 2007 40,426 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 39,093 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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M289 PAJ is a 1994 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1994 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 81,006 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 M289 PAJ, 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 32 years old, this Fiat Ducato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M289 PAJ is a 1994 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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