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G488 PAH

1990 Fiat Ducato

Cream Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

214,206 mi
Last recorded214,206 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 1990 Fiat Ducato76,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG488 PAH
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1990
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 214,206 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c)) (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 May 2025 213,745 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 29 May 2025 213,737 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body under bumper on wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 209,115 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust system deteriorating

Fail 7 Jun 2024 209,097 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 9 Jun 2023 206,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system deteriorating

Fail 9 Jun 2023 206,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 10 Jun 2022 202,995 miles

exhaust system detteriating in various places

Pass 24 Sep 2021 202,061 miles

Nearside headlamp pattern detteriating

various exhaust rubbers detteriated

Pass 19 Sep 2020 200,423 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 199,987 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2019 199,987 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 98,484 miles

Nearside step detteriating

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2018 198,479 miles

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

Nearside step detteriating

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 197,512 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2017 197,505 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 195,815 miles

Offside Front play in wheel bearing not considered excessive

Offside step damaged/corroding in places

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 195,708 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front play in wheel bearing

Offside step damaged /corroded in places

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 194,861 miles

Exhaust mountings detteriating in places.

N/s headlamp showing signs of deteriation.

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 191,750 miles

Both headlamp patterns detteriating.

Play evident in both front wheel bearings not considered excessive.

Pass 11 Jul 2013 187,945 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 187,942 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 184,781 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 184,781 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 180,838 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all four tyres starting to crack on side walls

Pass 21 Jun 2011 180,838 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all four tyres starting to crack on side walls

Pass 23 Jun 2010 177,823 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 177,729 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 177,073 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 177,062 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 175,229 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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G488 PAH is a 1990 Fiat Ducato in Cream with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 G488 PAH, 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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G488 PAH is a 1990 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 26 April 1990.

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