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G256 JEY

1990 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

70,074 mi
Last recorded70,074 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Fiat Ducato76,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG256 JEY
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 70,074 miles

Ball joint covers deteriorated

Chassis & underside of vehicle heavily corroded but not to excess

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

body corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2025 70,074 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Ball joint covers deteriorated

Chassis & underside of vehicle heavily corroded but not to excess

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

body corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2024 69,730 miles

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

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

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

Central Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Repairs to body (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Central Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of the motor home (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2024 69,729 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Central Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Repairs to body (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Central Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of the motor home (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 69,526 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front lower (front) arm mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres very deep cracking to sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both split (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 69,525 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front lower (front) arm mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres very deep cracking to sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 69,256 miles

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

Corrosion to both n/s and o/s/f inner arches

Exhaust rubber mounts deteriorating

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slighty deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All road tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 69,256 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Corrosion to both n/s and o/s/f inner arches

Exhaust rubber mounts deteriorating

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slighty deteriorated

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All road tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 68,726 miles

All Exhaust Rubber Mounts Splitting / Perishing

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated N/S/F + O/S/F Inner CV Boots Starting To Split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated N/S/F + O/S/F Outer CV Boots Almost Split Open (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Wheel Bearing Has Play - Currently Not Excessive - Not Far From Being Excessive (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake Reading Low On N/S/R

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Play In Track Arm / Rack Arm ()

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F Suspension Top Mount Has Play - Not Excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres Cracking On Inner + Outer Sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 68,157 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres heavy cracking to sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear brake readings low

Pass 14 Aug 2018 67,729 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 67,729 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 67,388 miles

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

Headlamp deflectors fitted to headlamps

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

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

Slight play at both front wheel bearing

all front suspension bushes deteriorating & both rear shock absorber top bushes worn but no excessive play.

Fail 4 Jul 2017 67,388 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

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

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

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

all front suspension bushes deteriorating & both rear shock absorber top bushes worn but no excessive play.

unable to carry out full inspection to tyres & wheel bearings due to siezed brakes.

Pass 29 Mar 2012 67,260 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 67,215 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 65,647 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 65,647 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 64,116 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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G256 JEY is a 1990 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 G256 JEY, 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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G256 JEY is a 1990 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 3 July 1990.

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