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G161 LYD

1989 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,525 mi
Last recorded96,525 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2021
Typical for 1989 Fiat Ducato77,339 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG161 LYD
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2021 96,525 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 96,505 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 95,825 miles

advise van been standing heavley under sealed

Fail 28 Jan 2020 95,811 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced iner arch iner arches front both ides holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced jaking point arch osf door step holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded outer front all light crossion some heavley under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 94,184 miles

Engine has slight oil leak

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

Nearside Front Inner Wheel arch corroded

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2018 94,184 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine has slight oil leak

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

Nearside Front Inner Wheel arch corroded

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 92,379 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 92,355 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 90,749 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 90,341 miles

Oil leak

rear brake back plates corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2014 90,341 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

rear brake back plates corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 May 2013 88,007 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f and n/sf outter sills corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 24 May 2013 88,007 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 88,006 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

front outter sills corroded

rear steel brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2011 86,688 miles

front brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2010 84,119 miles

front wings corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2009 81,111 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 78,475 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 75,351 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 75,351 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 70,044 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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G161 LYD is a 1989 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G161 LYD, 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 G161 LYD registered?

G161 LYD is a 1989 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 24 October 1989.

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