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JCZ 9979

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

48,227 mi
Last recorded48,227 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCZ 9979
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 48,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s n/s rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

cabin exhaust pipe insecure

Fail 28 Apr 2025 48,227 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure refit mountings (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s n/s rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

cabin exhaust pipe insecure

Pass 5 Mar 2024 46,692 miles

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

Cabin exhaust heater pipe insecure

Nearside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 46,686 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Cabin exhaust heater pipe insecure

Nearside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 44,610 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Around brake compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 44,577 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes around and in to brake compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 May 2021 43,181 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front to rear brake pipe corroding

L.S.V, to flexi hose, brake pipe corroding

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear brake pipe, corroding

nearside and offside front brake pipes, corroding

Pass 29 May 2020 41,846 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 May 2020 41,846 miles

Emissions not tested excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

coolant level low

Pass 29 May 2019 41,116 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front brake pads close to limit

nearside front, front to rear, and across rear axel, brake pipes corroding

Fail 24 May 2019 41,114 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

nearside front, front to rear, and across rear axel, brake pipes corroding

Pass 19 May 2018 39,659 miles

all rear brake pipes to and from rear brake compensator slightly corroded / pitted

both nearside front metal brake pipes slightly corroded / pitted

evidence of oil leak from engine

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded / pitted

slight knocking noise through steering system when operated , unable to find excess play in any components and steering still operates correctly

Fail 19 May 2018 39,659 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

all rear brake pipes to and from rear brake compensator slightly corroded / pitted

both nearside front metal brake pipes slightly corroded / pitted

evidence of oil leak from engine

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded / pitted

slight knocking noise through steering system when operated , unable to find excess play in any components and steering still operates correctly

Pass 11 May 2017 37,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight roughness in wheel bearing

all metal brake pipes to rear slightly corroded / pitted

both metal brake pipes to nearside front slightly corroded / pitted

slight play in both front wheel bearings

steering rack operation slightly notchy

Fail 6 May 2017 37,668 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear slight roughness in wheel bearing

all metal brake pipes to rear slightly corroded / pitted

both metal brake pipes to nearside front slightly corroded / pitted

slight play in both front wheel bearings

steering rack operation slightly notchy

Pass 2 Jun 2016 33,396 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 33,372 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both wipers slightly worn

brake pipes from front to rear brake load valve corroded

brake pipes running along rear axle to both wheel cylinders corroded

brake pipes to n/s/f flexi hoses corroded

front cross member corroded

Pass 8 May 2013 32,681 miles

Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 May 2012 32,207 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front wipers slighley worn

brake pipes along rear axle to both wheel cylinders corroded

front crossmember and adjacent secondary battery tray corroded

Pass 5 May 2011 31,847 miles

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

front panel showing signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2010 31,470 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 30,871 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 30,871 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 29,753 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 29,002 miles

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

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

knock on steering rack under load

Pass 3 Jun 2006 27,577 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly 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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JCZ 9979 is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 JCZ 9979, 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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JCZ 9979 is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 15 May 1996.

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