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G102 GCW

1989 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

153,449 mi
Last recorded153,449 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Fiat Ducato77,339 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG102 GCW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2026 153,449 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

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

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned is on nearside of vehicle (4.5.4 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to front inner wings under wheel arches but not excessive

Pass 7 Oct 2016 146,925 miles

front discs corroded

various corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2016 146,336 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 146,326 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 145,023 miles

both front inner wings getting thin

drivers runner step corroded

n/s mirror glass cracked

slight play in both sides steering rack

Fail 30 Aug 2013 145,023 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

both front inner wings getting thin

n/s mirror glass cracked

o/s/f upper marker light not working

slight play in both sides steering rack

Pass 24 Aug 2012 143,050 miles

o/s/f top marker light not working

Fail 22 Aug 2012 143,050 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f top marker light not working

Pass 4 Oct 2011 142,004 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 142,004 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 140,196 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2010 140,196 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 137,501 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight splitting started on nearside rear tyre.

Water in nearside headlight.

Pass 2 Jul 2008 135,004 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 134,949 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Jun 2007 130,396 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 130,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres perished

slight play in all wheel bearings

Pass 21 Feb 2006 123,557 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 123,557 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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G102 GCW is a 1989 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1989 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 77,339 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 G102 GCW, 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 37 years old, this Fiat Ducato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G102 GCW registered?

G102 GCW is a 1989 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 26 October 1989.

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