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J156 TRX

1992 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

175,969 mi
Last recorded175,969 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 1992 Fiat Ducato86,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ156 TRX
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 175,969 miles

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

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

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

front steps corroded

inner and outer sills corroded

slight damage to screen

Fail 5 May 2016 175,961 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported mountings missing (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired lower suspension arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven both rear axles (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

front steps corroded

inner and outer sills corroded

slight wiper damage to screen

Pass 29 Dec 2014 175,952 miles

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

corrosion to front n/s body/chassis mounting

front body cross brace corroded

front brake discs pitted

n/s step holed

n/s/f inner wing corroded

slight blue smoke emmisions

windscreen chipped

Fail 15 Dec 2014 175,931 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

corrosion to front n/s body/chassis mounting

decelerometer used unable to get a reading from brake rollers

front body cross brace corroded

front brake discs pitted

n/s step holed

n/s/f inner wing corroded

n/s/r wheel slight bind

slight blue smoke emmisions

Pass 1 Nov 2012 175,972 miles

fluctuation of readings from rear brakes

front discs pitted

n/s outer cv boot badly cracked

Fail 29 Oct 2012 175,914 miles

Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front discs pitted

n/s outer cv boot badly cracked

Pass 23 Sep 2011 175,725 miles

chip in zone b windscreen

front brake discs pitted

offside centre axle wheel has play in bearing

Fail 23 Sep 2011 175,711 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

chip in zone b windscreen

front brake discs pitted

offside centre axle wheel has play in bearing

Pass 29 Sep 2010 175,189 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

advise nearside rear axle swinging arm has slight movement . advise further investigation / repair

front brake flexi hoses slightly deteriorated(all)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 175,181 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front brake flexi hoses slightly deteriorated(all)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 174,625 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 174,612 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 173,885 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 173,852 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front exhaust rubbers cracked

Pass 26 Sep 2007 172,978 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 172,960 miles

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

inner n/s cv gaiter insecure

Pass 15 Sep 2005 170,900 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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J156 TRX is a 1992 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 J156 TRX, 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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J156 TRX is a 1992 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 23 January 1992.

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