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G497 SRA

1990 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,368 mi
Last recorded154,368 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Fiat Ducato76,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG497 SRA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 154,368 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2026 154,366 miles

Offside Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 153,962 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 153,525 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2024 153,524 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2023 152,919 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2023 152,919 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2022 151,274 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2021 150,681 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 150,681 miles

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

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2020 150,210 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 150,163 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 150,130 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 150,130 miles

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

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 149,677 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 149,677 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 148,987 miles

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

both sides front under section corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2015 147,711 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner mudguard near shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 147,711 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings passenger seat underbody mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Driver seat underbody mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Leaf spring, swinging shackle mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner mudguard near shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 146,625 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 144,633 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s outer sill starting to rust

Pass 9 Aug 2012 141,757 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2011 136,112 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 132,712 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 132,690 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 130,850 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 125,908 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 125,905 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 May 2007 128,283 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 122,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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G497 SRA is a 1990 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 G497 SRA, 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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G497 SRA is a 1990 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 23 April 1990.

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