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DLR 4Y

1990 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

54,213 mi
Last recorded54,213 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Fiat Ducato76,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLR 4Y
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 54,213 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 54,213 miles

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire to pump on engine (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 54,213 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 52,977 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under side (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 52,967 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently hinge (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 52,939 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 52,835 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 52,639 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 52,637 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 52,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 52,601 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 51,499 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

brake pipe front to rear slightly corroded

nearside front outer wheel arch slightly corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2018 51,499 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working tail light (4.2.1 (a))

brake pipe front to rear slightly corroded

nearside front outer wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2017 51,487 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 51,477 miles

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Central Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Outer DAMP

Pass 15 Jul 2016 51,172 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 51,172 miles

Offside Outer Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 50,680 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2015 50,680 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER CV BOOT DAMP

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2014 48,754 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 48,754 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 May 2013 48,579 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 29 May 2013 48,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

Pass 29 May 2012 48,037 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 May 2012 48,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres starting to crack

Exhaust support rubbers perished

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 44,398 miles

Both Front Tyres Are 8 Years Old.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Metal Brake Pipe From Front To Rear Is Corroded.

N/S/R Tyre Is 15 Years Old.

O/S Mirror Cracked.

O/S/R Tyre Is 10 Years Old.

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2009 43,667 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 43,661 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

gear knob missing (sharp edge)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 40,229 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 39,423 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

screen wash low output

Pass 24 Mar 2006 38,694 miles

Check rear brake load valve for possible siezed †acctuating rod or mechanism

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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DLR 4Y is a 1990 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 DLR 4Y, 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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DLR 4Y is a 1990 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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