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G401 PNU

1990 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

80,014 mi
Last recorded80,014 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 1990 Fiat Ducato76,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG401 PNU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2025 80,014 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear brake drum backing plates corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2023 79,853 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel arch tub

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

underside has timber covering parts of the floor

Pass 11 Nov 2022 79,710 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cable tie only half way round (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 79,707 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cable tie only half way round (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 79,663 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 79,644 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Not releasing under tension (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 79,394 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rubber O rings perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 79,378 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Drivers seat belt not long enough to reach buckle when sat in seat (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Both front white high level marker lights not working

Both rear red high level marker lights not working

Exhaust mounting defective Rubber O rings perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 79,110 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 79,108 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2017 78,939 miles

CORROSION FORMING N/S/F WHEEL ARCH

PLAY IN N/S/R WHEEL BEARING

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

headlamp ajuster both sides are broken

Fail 25 Aug 2017 78,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

CORROSION FORMING N/S/F WHEEL ARCH

PLAY IN N/S/R WHEEL BEARING

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 78,289 miles

HANDBRAKE PERFORMANCE LOW O/S/R

N/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER LEAKING

Fail 9 Sep 2016 78,289 miles

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ALL FOUR (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

HANDBRAKE PERFORMANCE LOW O/S/R

N/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER LEAKING

Pass 31 Oct 2015 78,252 miles

FRONT DISCS POOR CONDITION

N/S/F BRAKE HOSE CHAFFING

N/S/F TYRE LOW

Fail 10 Aug 2015 78,252 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded BOTH (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front BRAKE HOSES CHAFFING

Nearside Front TYRE LOW

Front BRAKE DISCS POOR CONDITION

Pass 1 Jun 2012 78,182 miles

CORROSION FORMING ON BRAKE PIPES / CORROSION FORMING N/S/F WHEEL ARCH / WEAR IN STEERING RACK

Pass 28 Jun 2011 77,182 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

smell of diesel but no leaks visable

steel brake pipes painted

Pass 23 Jun 2010 75,340 miles

front steelbrake pipes in poor condition

long park brake lever travle

n/s front inner wing in poor condition

o/s front inner step in poor condition

o/s rear brake sticking

poor beam pattern from n/s headlamp

rear axle an back plates in poor condition

rear flexis in poor condition

Pass 28 May 2009 73,658 miles

corrsion in n/s front inner wing

exhaust poor condition

n/s front shock leaking

park brake lever worn

play in n/s rear wheelbearing

Fail 21 May 2008 71,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

parking brake pivot partially seized n/s/r

Pass 21 May 2008 71,290 miles

parking brake pivot partially seized n/s/r

Pass 4 Jun 2007 69,232 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s and o/s front coil springs poor condition

Fail 26 May 2007 69,231 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 63,036 miles

Exhaust close to chassis in places

Front brake imbalance 23%

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Jun 2006 63,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust very close to chassis in places

high front brake imbalance 23%

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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G401 PNU is a 1990 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 G401 PNU, 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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G401 PNU is a 1990 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 March 1990.

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