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G288 SMX

1990 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,358 mi
Last recorded74,358 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2008
Typical for 1990 Fiat Ducato76,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG288 SMX
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2008 74,358 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 74,358 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 72,754 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 71,631 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 71,631 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2005 67,825 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 67,825 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front jack points corroded outside pescribed area

offside rear brake pipe clip broken

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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G288 SMX is a 1990 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G288 SMX, 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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What year was G288 SMX registered?

G288 SMX is a 1990 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 3 April 1990.

Is G288 SMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for G288 SMX shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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