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G233 URV

1989 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests29 (14 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate48.3%

Mileage

122,674 mi
Last recorded122,674 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Fiat Ducato77,339 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG233 URV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 15 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2025 122,674 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

2x exhaust rubbers missing

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose but secure

gearbox mount worn

headlight aim present but poor

rear exhaust cracked

rear water tank loose in carrier

Pass 11 Jul 2024 122,500 miles

2x exhaust rubbers missing

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside 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))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose but secure

gearbox mount worn

headlight aim present but poor

rear water tank loose in carrier

Fail 10 Jul 2024 122,500 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

2x exhaust rubbers missing

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside 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))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose but secure

gearbox mount worn

headlight aim present but poor

rear water tank loose in carrier

Pass 18 Jul 2023 122,304 miles

1x exhaust rubber heavily perished.

2x exhaust rubbers missing.

Alternator belt loose.

Anti freeze empty.

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe corroded/cracked. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear water tank loose but not likely to fall from carrier.

Reverse lights inop.

accelerator pedal rubber missing.

exhaust heat shield loose but secure.

Fail 14 Jul 2023 122,304 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column attachment defective 2x lower bolts missing. (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

1x exhaust rubber heavily perished.

2x exhaust rubbers missing.

Alternator belt loose.

Anti freeze empty.

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe corroded/cracked. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear water tank loose but not likely to fall from carrier.

Reverse lights inop.

accelerator pedal rubber missing.

exhaust heat shield loose but secure.

Fail 31 Mar 2023 122,294 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

1X exhaust rubber heavily perished.

2X Exhaust rubber missing.

Accelerator pedal rubber missing

Alternator belt loose.

Anti freeze empty.

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe cracked and corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust heat shield loose but secure.

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

Offside Front Dip beam slightly pulsing with hazards on.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear water tank loose but not likely to fall from carrier.

Pass 12 Jul 2022 122,089 miles

2x exhaust rubbers missing

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

accelerator pedal rubber missing

Fail 12 Jul 2022 122,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

2x exhaust rubbers missing

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

accelerator pedal rubber missing

Pass 21 Oct 2020 120,296 miles

rear exhaust rubber missing

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

exhaust tailpipe cracked

n/s side repeater lens missing

oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2020 120,296 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

exhaust tailpipe cracked

n/s side repeater lens missing

oil leak

rear exhaust rubber missing

Pass 20 May 2019 118,587 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear mount rubber missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust tail pipe cracked.

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Indicator tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 May 2019 118,579 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear mount rubber missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust tail pipe cracked.

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Indicator tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 116,487 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 116,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2017 113,998 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 113,469 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 113,468 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch/chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside rear leaf spring mounts (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 112,391 miles

offside headlamp damp behind lens which is starting to effect beam pattern

slight corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch/chassis

Fail 16 Feb 2015 112,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

offside headlamp damp behind lens which is starting to effect beam pattern

slight corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch/chassis

Pass 29 Jan 2014 111,617 miles

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

nearside rear leaf spring slightly misaligned

Fail 21 Jan 2014 111,617 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

nearside rear leaf spring slightly misaligned

Pass 30 Nov 2012 110,272 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both offside front brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2012 108,661 miles

battery insecure

Fail 4 Jan 2012 108,660 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

battery insecure

Pass 11 Dec 2010 106,954 miles

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Dec 2010 106,954 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 Oct 2010 106,954 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2007 106,433 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 106,433 miles

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

Coolant leak

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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G233 URV is a 1989 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.3%.

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 G233 URV, 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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G233 URV is a 1989 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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