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G457 AFW

1989 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

159,886 mi
Last recorded159,886 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 1989 Fiat Ducato77,339 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG457 AFW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 159,886 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 158,884 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Both front underarches have heavy surface corrosion + battery tray

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear axle and surrounding mounts have heavy surface corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2020 158,503 miles

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

both front inner arches have been welded and heavily undersealed

Fail 1 Sep 2020 158,488 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch multiple places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch multiple places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached both (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Body not fully secure both rear arch inner tubs corroded but not prescribed area (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 157,570 miles

Both sides rear brake back plates in poor condition.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Nearside front inner arch corroded - not in prescribed area

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 157,570 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Both sides rear brake back plates in poor condition.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Brake readings low - Repair or adjustment may be required.

Nearside Front Nearside front inner arch corroded - not in prescribed area

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 154,059 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 151,620 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 146,920 miles

Offside Front chassis slightly corroded

Rear chassis slightly corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2015 142,792 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 140,807 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 140,807 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 135,357 miles

Oil leak

offside and nearside front outriggers corroded outside of perscribed area

Fail 3 Apr 2013 135,352 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

offside and nearside front outriggers corroded outside of perscribed area

Pass 26 Mar 2012 132,259 miles

Oil leak

front discs worn

front pads low

rear brakes binding

Pass 7 Apr 2011 127,971 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 121,780 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 121,776 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 118,532 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 112,898 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 106,134 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 97,645 miles

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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G457 AFW is a 1989 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G457 AFW, 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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G457 AFW is a 1989 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 December 1989.

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