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G581 BPR

1989 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,588 mi
Last recorded78,588 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 1989 Fiat Ducato77,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG581 BPR
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2024 78,588 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Side mark lights not working

Fail 9 May 2023 78,584 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure broken and missing rubber mounts (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working all (3.4 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear marker light lens missing white light to rear

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear marker light not working

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 72,887 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 72,887 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 69,412 miles

Offside Front door shut has slight corrosion

Offside Front slight corrosion in inner wing

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 66,963 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 64,915 miles

Battery secure, but battery clamp loose

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Upper Marker light not working

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Mar 2018 64,900 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Battery secure, but battery clamp loose

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Upper Marker light not working

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Mar 2017 60,522 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 60,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules 2 x near side and off side (3.6.B.4e)

nut missing from exhaust manifold

Pass 13 Apr 2016 59,864 miles

Oil leak

Slight play in OS Rear wheel bearing

Small cut in NS Front lower ball joint gaiter

Temp lockable fuel cap fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2016 59,864 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Silencer rubbers (7.1.1)

Slight play in OS Rear wheel bearing

Small cut in NS Front lower ball joint gaiter

Temp lockable fuel cap fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2015 58,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside wiper smearing slightly

rear exhaust rubbers broken

slight roughness at n/s/f wheel bearing

washers poor operation

Pass 21 May 2014 58,024 miles

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

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

offside rear upper position lamp inop

Fail 19 May 2014 58,024 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

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

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

offside rear upper position lamp inop

Pass 2 Feb 2013 56,406 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 56,406 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2011 51,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 51,227 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 48,614 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 47,501 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 45,850 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 45,659 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 45,658 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 18 May 2006 44,423 miles

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

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

o/s front drive shaft inner boot loose

oil leak

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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G581 BPR is a 1989 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G581 BPR, 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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G581 BPR is a 1989 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 18 September 1989.

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