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J7 VDV

1994 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

102,920 mi
Last recorded102,920 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 1994 Fiat Ducato81,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 VDV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 102,920 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp All four (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 102,920 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 102,920 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 102,920 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 102,920 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring missing (5.3.1 (c) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded X3 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 107,700 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 102,920 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 102,736 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to slam panel and body etc

driveshaft support 1 of 3 bolts broken

slight exhaust blow front

Fail 15 Jun 2018 102,730 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

corrosion to slam panel and body etc

driveshaft support 1 of 3 bolts broken

slight exhaust blow front

Fail 18 May 2017 102,725 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner seal (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings excessive corrosion nr water tank at rear (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front both front disc's very rusty

Offside Front corrosion inner arch outside prescribed area

corrosion on all under side of vehicle

excessive corrosion front slam panel

Pass 14 Sep 2015 101,133 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front inner wings corroded

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

front slam panel corroded

nearside front outer sill corroded,outside perscribed area

Pass 1 Oct 2014 97,170 miles

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

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

nearside sill corroded,outside perscribed area

offside front wheel arch/step corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2014 97,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

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

nearside sill corroded,outside perscribed area

offside front wheel arch/step corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2013 91,615 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 91,210 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 91,210 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 94,210 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 94,210 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 91,210 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 91,210 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 90,998 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2009 90,998 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust rubbers cracked

o/s/r tyre out off shape

Pass 9 Sep 2008 89,364 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2008 89,364 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 82,812 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 82,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 75,999 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 75,999 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 68,170 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Oct 2005 68,170 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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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J7 VDV is a 1994 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

Across all 1994 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 81,006 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 J7 VDV, 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 32 years old, this Fiat Ducato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J7 VDV is a 1994 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 24 February 1994.

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