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G496 UAL

1989 Fiat Ducato

Red Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,502 mi
Last recorded117,502 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2009
Typical for 1989 Fiat Ducato77,339 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG496 UAL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2009 117,502 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2009 117,497 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 112,579 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 107,404 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 107,393 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 97,367 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 97,351 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fuel system component 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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G496 UAL is a 1989 Fiat Ducato in Red with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G496 UAL, 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 G496 UAL registered?

G496 UAL is a 1989 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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