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J179 DRC

1992 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,883 mi
Last recorded81,883 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Fiat Ducato86,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ179 DRC
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 81,883 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 80,888 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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))

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

Fail 3 May 2024 80,888 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 80,802 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 79,987 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 79,987 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 79,668 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 79,668 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 77,548 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 77,195 miles

all tyres perished

Fail 16 Aug 2016 77,195 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tyres perished

Pass 9 Apr 2015 76,952 miles

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 17 Mar 2014 76,098 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 72,188 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 71,354 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 70,605 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 68,832 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 66,951 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 62,743 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 61,707 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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J179 DRC is a 1992 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 J179 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 J179 DRC registered?

J179 DRC is a 1992 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 27 March 1992.

Is J179 DRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J179 DRC shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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