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J178 SFA

1992 Fiat Ducato

Yellow Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

88,647 mi
Last recorded88,647 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2007
Typical for 1992 Fiat Ducato86,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ178 SFA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1992
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2007 88,647 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Sep 2007 88,629 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 88,467 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 88,449 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 31 Jul 2006 88,434 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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J178 SFA is a 1992 Fiat Ducato in Yellow with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 J178 SFA, 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 J178 SFA registered?

J178 SFA is a 1992 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 January 1992.

Is J178 SFA safe to buy?

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