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G134 TAU

1990 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

56,022 mi
Last recorded56,022 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2021
Typical for 1990 Fiat Ducato76,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG134 TAU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2021 56,022 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 56,022 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 55,784 miles

Coolant leak ()

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2018 55,776 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Coolant leak ()

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2017 54,174 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 54,166 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced not getting full voltage to bulbs (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced not getting full voltage to bulbs (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 54,093 miles

park brake uneven application n/s 189 kg v o/s 314 kg

Fail 3 Aug 2016 54,093 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

park brake uneven application n/s 189 kg v o/s 314 kg

Pass 9 Jul 2015 54,093 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 54,093 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

diesel smoke to clean to measure

Pass 18 Jul 2014 53,990 miles

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

both brake pipes that come from and too the load value corroded

drivers step corrosion

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

nearside rear tyre cut on outer wall (on limit)

offside rear brake pipe corroded

slight noise from offside front wheel

stone chip zone B

Fail 18 Jul 2014 53,987 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both brake pipes that come from and too the load value corroded

drivers step corrosion

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

nearside rear tyre cut on outer wall (on limit)

offside rear brake pipe corroded

slight noise from offside front wheel

stone chip zone B

Fail 17 Jun 2014 53,566 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective

N/S front roof light out

Clutch poor very high

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

O/S Rear suspention not smooth moving up and down ADVISE INSPECTION TO FIND FAULT

Pass 24 Jun 2013 52,404 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust hanger between exhaust silencers broken

gear oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2013 52,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust hanger between exhaust silencers broken

gear oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2012 51,521 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 51,255 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust rubbers slighty cracked

Fail 4 May 2011 51,255 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust rubbers slighty cracked

Pass 30 Apr 2010 48,880 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 48,880 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 47,735 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 45,815 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 44,248 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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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G134 TAU is a 1990 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 G134 TAU, 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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G134 TAU is a 1990 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 25 May 1990.

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