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G289 HWX

1989 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

57,318 mi
Last recorded57,318 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2011
Typical for 1989 Fiat Ducato77,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG289 HWX
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2011 57,318 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 54,282 miles

Nearside door step insecure.(corroded)

Fail 14 Jul 2010 54,273 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside door step insecure.(corroded)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 53,286 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 53,213 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

crown lead arcking on to coil

front crossmember dented but not yet to excess

heavy corrosion n/s sill but not yet within prescribed area of belt

n/s/f roof marker inop

o/s park cable a little stiff but not yet to excess

oil light came on at end of test

Pass 30 May 2007 52,178 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 52,088 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 52,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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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G289 HWX is a 1989 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G289 HWX, 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 G289 HWX registered?

G289 HWX is a 1989 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 7 August 1989.

Is G289 HWX safe to buy?

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