1991 Fiat Ducato 2.2L Diesel · ABV 269

The 1991 Fiat Ducato presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 10 February 2025 at 81,865 miles with zero defects recorded. The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT certificate, with the most recent test occurring roughly seventeen months ago. A pass with no advisories or defects indicates the vehicle met the minimum safety and emissions standards at that time. The trend remains stable, showing no recurring mechanical failures or escalating issues in the available history. The recorded mileage of 81,865 miles over thirty-five years equates to an average annual usage of roughly 2,339 miles, which is exceptionally low for a commercial vehicle of this age. The odometer advanced by only 352 miles between the August 2023 test and the February 2025 test, suggesting the vehicle has seen very limited use recently. Such low annual mileage often points to prolonged periods of standing rather than sustained daily driving. Extended stationary times can cause perishable components like rubber suspension bushes, brake calipers, and tyres to deteriorate through age and lack of use rather than wear. Despite the clean MOT record, a physical inspection must focus on age-related degradation rather than wear. The tester flagged no structural corrosion or mechanical defects in the recent past, but a thirty-five-year-old vehicle requires scrutiny of the chassis and load-bearing points for structural rust. Examine the condition of the brake discs and calipers for surface corrosion and binding, as low mileage and standing time commonly cause caliper seizure and uneven disc wear. Inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for perishing and cracking. Verify the condition of the tyres, checking the date codes to ensure they are not exceeding six years of age, as older rubber hardens and loses grip regardless of tread depth.