1991 · 33 years old at test · Diesel mostly

1991 Fiat Ducato MOT pass rate and common faults

339 MOT tests in 2024. 51.9% passed first time, compared with 71.1% for all cars the same age.

73Well below average
Passed first time51.9%
Failed or needed repairs48.1%
Typical mileage at test90,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 339 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working7.1%
  2. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect6.5%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.6%
  4. Service brake imbalance: across an axle5.3%
  5. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam5.3%
  6. Rear fog lamp: not working4.7%
  7. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements4.7%
  8. Headlamp: insecure4.7%
  9. Headlamp aim: too high4.7%
  10. Individual direction indicators: not working4.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics85.5%
  2. Brakes40.7%
  3. Body & chassis21.8%
  4. Suspension13.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks5.9%
  7. Steering3.5%
  8. Tyres3.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Wheel bearings: has excessive play23.9%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine20.1%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded18.6%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened17.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 1991 Fiat Ducato?

In 2024, 51.9% of 1991 Fiat Ducato cars passed their MOT first time, across 339 tests. The average for all 33-year-old cars was 71.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1991 Fiat Ducato?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 1991 Fiat Ducato reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 73, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).