1992 Fiat Ducato — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 2,609 MOT tests analysed for the 1992 Fiat Ducato, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, body, structure & corrosion and brakes. Its pass rate of 67.8% was below the average for vans of a similar age (70.1%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 35.5% in the 150k+ group versus 27.7% in the 30-60k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 25.3% | 660 |
| 2 | Body, structure & corrosion | 16.2% | 422 |
| 3 | Brakes | 15.3% | 400 |
| 4 | Suspension | 9.4% | 245 |
| 5 | Visibility | 7.7% | 200 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 4.3% | 113 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp | 376 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 330 |
| 3 | Service brake performance | 259 |
| 4 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 222 |
| 5 | Joints | 207 |
| 6 | Position lamp | 202 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 38.9% | 1,014 |
| 2 | Suspension | 38.4% | 1,002 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 29.6% | 772 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 24.9% | 651 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 15.4% | 402 |
| 6 | Tyres | 13.5% | 353 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 354 | 27.7% |
| 60-90k | 931 | 30.6% |
| 90-120k | 745 | 34.4% |
| 120-150k | 375 | 33.1% |
| 150k+ | 172 | 35.5% |
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 2,092 | 31.9% |
| Petrol | 513 | 33.3% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 468 | 32.9% |
| 2022 | 596 | 32.9% |
| 2023 | 574 | 32.2% |
| 2024 | 504 | 30.4% |
| 2025 | 467 | 32.6% |
What to check before buying a 1992 Ducato
Before buying a 1992 Fiat Ducato, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 25.3% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (25.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Body, structure & corrosion (16.2% of tests): The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair: £200–£1,500+.
- Brakes (15.3% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 1992 Fiat Ducatos pass their MOT?
67.8% of the 2,609 1992 Fiat Ducato MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 32.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 1992 Fiat Ducato?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 25.3% of tests, followed by body, structure & corrosion (16.2%).
Does the 1992 Ducato get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 27.7% in the 30-60k band to 35.5% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,609 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.