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G143 TAU

1990 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

71,810 mi
Last recorded71,810 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 1990 Fiat Ducato76,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG143 TAU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 71,810 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 71,783 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 9 May 2015 71,386 miles

Brake pipe clip broken

Exhaust mounting rubber missing

Pass 27 Mar 2014 71,378 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2014 71,377 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2013 71,372 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 713,723 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 70,628 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 68,870 miles

SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERBODY/COMPONENTS/PRESCRIBED AREAS

SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATING BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT

Fail 21 Feb 2011 68,862 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERBODY/COMPONENTS/PRESCRIBED AREAS

SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATING BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT

Pass 1 Apr 2010 68,794 miles

engine oil sump corroded

slight bind o/s and n/s rear brakes

Pass 6 Apr 2009 68,624 miles

slight bind o/s rear brake

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 68,303 miles

o/s and n/s front and rear tyre walls deteriorating

transmission mounting adrift

Fail 25 Mar 2008 68,302 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s and n/s front and rear tyre walls deteriorating

o/s mirror arm insecure

transmission mounting adrift

Pass 28 Mar 2007 68,126 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 68,126 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS SLIGHT PLAY.

NEARSIDE MIRROR LENS SLIGHTLY OBSCURED.

OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP SLIGHTLY INSECURE.

Pass 29 Mar 2006 67,546 miles

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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G143 TAU is a 1990 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 G143 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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G143 TAU is a 1990 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 23 May 1990.

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