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J163 DRC

1992 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,756 mi
Last recorded67,756 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 1992 Fiat Ducato86,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ163 DRC
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 67,756 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 67,756 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Inner sil holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Inner sil holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 67,684 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2023 67,682 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust has multiple leaks (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 66,539 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 66,537 miles

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Driver's seat insecure bolt missing (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 65,825 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases COMPLETE EXHAUST SLIGHTLY HOLED AND CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front FRONT INNER BAYS BEEN WELDED FROM UNDER INNER WHEEL ARCHES

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 5 Aug 2021 65,825 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases COMPLETE EXHAUST SLIGHTLY HOLED AND CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front FRONT INNER BAYS BEEN WELDED FROM UNDER INNER WHEEL ARCHES

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 17 Jul 2020 63,296 miles

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2020 63,296 miles

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 63,120 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 63,065 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Pass 25 Sep 2007 62,081 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 62,068 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 59,587 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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J163 DRC is a 1992 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J163 DRC, 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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What year was J163 DRC registered?

J163 DRC is a 1992 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 24 March 1992.

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