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J222 THC

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

83,461 mi
Last recorded83,461 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ222 THC
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 83,461 miles

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

all brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 6 Feb 2026 83,448 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all brake lines covered in grease

Pass 28 Jan 2025 81,555 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 81,555 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CROSS MEMBER OFFSIDE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ENGINE SIDE CHASSIS LEG (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 81,531 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2023 79,622 miles

corrosion on front chassis

osr shocker damp

Fail 20 Jul 2023 79,622 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion on front chassis

osr shocker damp

Pass 11 Jun 2022 79,013 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2021 77,298 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both rear spring hangers corroded but not excessive

Fail 7 Jun 2021 77,275 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Passenger's seat insecure Seat moves excessively in ALL directions (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Various corrosion to most underside components

Various perishing and cracking to most suspension bushes

Pass 17 Jun 2020 75,555 miles

Offside Front inner wheel arch . corrosion

Fail 5 Jun 2020 75,542 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated park brake . remains applied after release . manual pull of cable required to release. (1.1.6 (d))

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch . corrosion

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 75,072 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 73,819 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 72,059 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 70,924 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 68,855 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 68,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Dec 2013 68,431 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 68,205 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 65,531 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brake discs rusty

offside front tyre tread wearing uneven

Pass 15 Oct 2010 58,996 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 49,553 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 46,465 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 41,608 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 37,490 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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J222 THC is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 74,888 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 J222 THC, 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 30 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J222 THC registered?

J222 THC is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 7 August 1996.

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The MOT history for J222 THC shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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