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J259 CET

1992 Fiat Ducato

Cream Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

168,952 mi
Last recorded168,952 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 1992 Fiat Ducato86,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ259 CET
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1992
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 168,952 miles

exhaust system corroded

presented with brake pipe greased

Fail 1 Sep 2016 168,952 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system corroded

presented with brake pipe greased

Pass 2 Sep 2015 168,876 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 168,876 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 168,646 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 168,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 May 2013 167,775 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 167,775 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 167,622 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 160,025 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 160,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 157,264 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Fail 3 Apr 2008 157,264 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Apr 2007 155,827 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 13 Apr 2007 155,827 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 155,745 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 155,745 miles

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

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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J259 CET is a 1992 Fiat Ducato in Cream 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 J259 CET, 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 J259 CET registered?

J259 CET is a 1992 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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