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D4 STA

1990 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2440cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

38,529 mi
Last recorded38,529 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Fiat Ducato76,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 STA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,440cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 38,529 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2026 38,528 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side 3rd axle (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel 2nd axle (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel 3rd axle (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side 3rd axle (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel 3rd axle (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 37,771 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively 2nd axel (1.2.1 (f))

Rear engine mounting has play

Fail 19 Feb 2025 37,766 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect water ingress affecting beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lamp goes out when side light operated (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear side light (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear stop lamp (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps pre 1991

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively 2nd axel (1.2.1 (f))

Rear engine mounting has play

Pass 16 Aug 2023 36,581 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 36,579 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 3 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2023 36,579 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 36,303 miles

Central Front front cross member rusty unable to fully check

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front cross member weak

Fail 18 Jul 2017 36,303 miles

Central Front front cross member rusty unable to fully check

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front cross member weak

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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D4 STA is a 1990 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,440cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1990 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 76,860 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 D4 STA, 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 36 years old, this Fiat Ducato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D4 STA registered?

D4 STA is a 1990 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 January 1990.

Is D4 STA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D4 STA shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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