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G617 ABP

1990 Fiat Ducato

Grey Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

56,612 mi
Last recorded56,612 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Fiat Ducato76,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG617 ABP
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2026 56,612 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front quarter panel corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Body not fully secure wheel arch (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Body not fully secure wheel arch (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2025 56,569 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip slack (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 56,450 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 56,095 miles

Horn is weak.

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

Fail 9 Mar 2023 56,084 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Horn is weak.

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 56,051 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 55,281 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 55,219 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 52,555 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 52,542 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 5,249 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 50,863 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 50,849 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 48,490 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

headlamp convertors fitted

Fail 2 May 2017 48,884 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion front panel (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect caused by condensation (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

headlamp convertors fitted

Pass 6 May 2016 46,893 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 46,883 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 42,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 42,796 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 42,784 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 42,780 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 42,725 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 42,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 42,252 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 40,383 miles

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

Hand brake cable getting corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2008 40,383 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

Hand brake cable getting corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2007 39,564 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 39,541 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

handbrake cable getting corroded

n/s/f inner wing getting corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2006 35,068 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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G617 ABP is a 1990 Fiat Ducato in Grey with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 G617 ABP, 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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G617 ABP is a 1990 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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