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J128 CHE

1992 Fiat Ducato

Cream Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

234,390 mi
Last recorded234,390 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Fiat Ducato86,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ128 CHE
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1992
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 234,390 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 234,381 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2024 233,790 miles

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

slight oil leak

under side corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2023 233,553 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 232,071 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 229,394 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 228,015 miles

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel pipe chafing filter to pump (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 228,015 miles

Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel pipe chafing filter to pump (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 225,355 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively and offside (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 225,355 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively and offside (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 222,823 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 220,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 220,823 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Outer 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 inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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)

Pass 1 May 2015 217,418 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front inner wing getting rusty

nearside rear tyre getting perished

Pass 30 Apr 2014 213,907 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

near side front chassis getting corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2014 213,907 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

near side front chassis getting corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2013 209,617 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 209,617 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 204,207 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 200,648 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 200,647 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 193,924 miles

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

surface rust on front discs.

Fail 31 Mar 2010 193,924 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

surface rust on front discs.

Pass 24 Mar 2009 186,857 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 186,855 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 178,558 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 178,530 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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J128 CHE is a 1992 Fiat Ducato in Cream with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 J128 CHE, 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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J128 CHE is a 1992 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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