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G171 CBY

1990 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

93,322 mi
Last recorded93,322 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Fiat Ducato76,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG171 CBY
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 93,322 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Coil spring corroded Front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 93,313 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides lightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Radiator corroded

Offside Front Indicator dim

Rear Both rear tyres over 10 years old

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 93,305 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides lightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Radiator corroded

Offside Front Indicator dim

Rear Both rear tyres over 10 years old

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 93,296 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Indicator slightly dim

Rear Both rear tyres at the 10 year mark

Fail 20 Jul 2023 93,271 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Lamp slightly insecure stopping it from staying in place (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Also N/S/F cracking at seem (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Indicator slightly dim

Rear Both rear tyres at the 10 year mark

Pass 3 Aug 2022 92,267 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2022 92,250 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 90,025 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2020 90,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 88,579 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 85,577 miles

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

front tyres cracked

Fail 25 Nov 2017 85,572 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front tyres cracked

Pass 23 Jul 2016 85,055 miles

Both front tyres perished

Front panel bumper iron corroded but bumper secure

Front panel has slight corrosion

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 85,053 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front tyres perished

Front panel bumper iron corroded but bumper secure

Front panel has slight corrosion

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 85,051 miles

Front bumper iron corroded but bumper is secure

Front panel has slight corrosion

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 85,045 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front panel has slight corrosion

Front bumper iron corroded but bumper is secure

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 83,451 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 83,451 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 82,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 82,489 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 82,352 miles

corrosion to all front under panels

front bonnet slam panel corroded

offside rear top marker light not working

Pass 29 Jun 2009 81,718 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 81,633 miles

handbrake requires adjusting

Pass 29 Jun 2007 80,067 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 78,825 miles

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

exhaust cable tied

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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G171 CBY is a 1990 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 G171 CBY, 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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G171 CBY is a 1990 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 July 1990.

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