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G517 PAH

1990 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2482cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

196,074 mi
Last recorded196,074 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 1990 Fiat Ducato76,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG517 PAH
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,482cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 196,074 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 195,998 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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 195,995 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 195,881 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 195,878 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At Manifold To Downpipe And Back Box Holed (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning Very Rough In Operation Especially At Idle (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 195,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Habitation Body Floor Corroded & Holed Offside Central

Fail 1 Sep 2020 195,644 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Habitation Body Floor Corroded & Holed Offside Central

Pass 6 Sep 2019 195,292 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 195,292 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 192,682 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 192,682 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 185,995 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 185,995 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 182,493 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Pass 24 Jul 2015 178,467 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 176,341 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 May 2013 170,710 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 May 2013 170,695 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 163,285 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 163,285 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 160,804 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2010 154,993 miles

poor beam image to both headlamps. n/s c/v gaiter perished.

Pass 20 May 2009 148,691 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

slight leak offside c/v gaiter

Fail 19 May 2009 148,691 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

slight leak offside c/v gaiter

Pass 4 Mar 2008 139,458 miles

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

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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G517 PAH is a 1990 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,482cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 G517 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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G517 PAH is a 1990 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 8 May 1990.

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