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J43 BRA

1991 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

71,072 mi
Last recorded71,072 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 1991 Fiat Ducato82,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ43 BRA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc
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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 71,072 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front sill corroded

both front wheel arches corroded

scuttle panel corroded with offside bonnet hinge insecure

Fail 14 Jun 2017 71,072 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front sill corroded

both front wheel arches corroded

scuttle panel corroded with offside bonnet hinge insecure

Pass 6 May 2016 70,654 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 70,654 miles

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

all exhaust rubber mountings severely deteriorated

Pass 10 Apr 2015 69,574 miles

exhaust rubbers perished

general corrosion

Pass 20 May 2014 69,439 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 20 May 2014 69,430 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r upper stop light not working

Pass 31 May 2013 67,969 miles

battery light on

Fail 24 May 2013 67,961 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

battery light on

Pass 5 Jun 2012 67,931 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 67,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2010 67,192 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 67,192 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 63,174 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 63,011 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 54,665 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

offside upper brake light not working

Fail 30 Oct 2008 54,661 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

offside rear lower indicator not working

offside upper brake light not working

Pass 24 Oct 2007 51,792 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 51,792 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 51,309 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 51,268 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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J43 BRA is a 1991 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

Across all 1991 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 82,806 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 J43 BRA, 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 35 years old, this Fiat Ducato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J43 BRA is a 1991 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 24 August 1991.

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