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ABV 269

1991 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

81,865 mi
Last recorded81,865 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 1991 Fiat Ducato82,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABV 269
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 81,865 miles

Front Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front End Both Sides. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 81,519 miles

Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 81,513 miles

Nearside Front Upper Engine mounting bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Sub-frame mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 80,938 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 80,938 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 80,564 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 85,550 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Axle modified so that vehicle stability is impaired (5.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle modified so that vehicle stability is impaired (5.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 60,043 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 60,015 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure all4 exhaust rubbers need changing (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested head lights fualty (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam incorrectly wired or earthing fualt (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body insecure body/bumper section (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam incorrectly wired or bad earth (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety no clips on fuel hoses to carb also when delivered on beaver tail petrol leaking from rear of body possibly from fuel tank top or spare can in rear of body which is packed out so unable to check , tested with 1 gallon of fuel only (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel brakes not working at all no fluid in rear brake half of master cylinder every thing to rear brakes bone dry whole system needs investigation (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

incorrect sized spare wheel

Pass 9 Feb 2018 58,669 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2018 58,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 55,613 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 55,613 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 55,365 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 55,074 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 53,779 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 53,779 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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 brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

NSR upper side light not work

OS washer jet aim - water goes via underside of roof onto windscreen

Rear brakes out of balance

Pass 4 Jan 2012 52,772 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 20 Mar 2010 52,720 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 52,720 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Apr 2009 52,480 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

co emmission slightly high

Pass 1 Apr 2009 52,480 miles

co emmission slightly high

Fail 1 Mar 2008 52,383 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 52,383 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 51,303 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 49,021 miles

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

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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ABV 269 is a 1991 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1991 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 82,806 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 ABV 269, 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 35 years old, this Fiat Ducato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ABV 269 is a 1991 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 12 September 1991.

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