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G553 SFG

1989 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,114 mi
Last recorded130,114 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2013
Typical for 1989 Fiat Ducato77,339 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG553 SFG
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2013 130,114 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 130,107 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 129,697 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 129,696 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 124,174 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 124,172 miles

Offside 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 Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2009 117,701 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2009 117,663 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2008 112,499 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2008 112,497 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2007 106,058 miles

air filter box insecure

clutch pedal rubber worn

incorrect fuel cap fitted

off side front indicator lens cracked

Fail 16 Oct 2007 106,001 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

air filter box insecure

clutch pedal rubber worn

exhaust blowing from the manifold & system

incorrect fuel cap fitted

off side front indicator lens cracked

Pass 23 Oct 2006 101,866 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2006 101,862 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2005 99,047 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 99,040 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

both outer driveshaft joints worn.

engine and gearbox oil leaks

front brake discs slightly warped

offside front flasher lens cracked

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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G553 SFG is a 1989 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G553 SFG, 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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G553 SFG is a 1989 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 5 December 1989.

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