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G653 VWS

1990 Fiat Ducato

Blue Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

63,446 mi
Last recorded63,446 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 1990 Fiat Ducato76,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG653 VWS
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 63,446 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all sides front to rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded front to rear

Pass 17 Feb 2022 63,446 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 63,446 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Age related corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 63,446 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all rear to middle (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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 Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (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 Upper Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front to rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket damaged but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear LPG tank support bracket missing but tank still secure

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket damaged but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 61,966 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank strap corroded,still secure

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 59,418 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

L.P.G. tank strap broken,but still secure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 58,313 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

L.P.G. Tank strap broken,but tank still secure.

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 55,240 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

L.P.G.fuel tank strap broken,but still secure

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 50,097 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 46,705 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2013 43,078 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 43,078 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 41,237 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Nearside outside edge of tyre worn

Nearside rear wheel bearing is slightly noisy

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2012 41,237 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Front Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener insecure (2.5.C.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Nearside outside edge of tyre worn

Nearside rear wheel bearing is slightly noisy

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 39,766 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

both front brake discs corroding

offside rear tyre cracking

surface corrosion on rear brake pipe

Fail 19 Oct 2011 39,766 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

both front brake discs corroding

surface corrosion on rear brake pipe

Pass 14 Oct 2010 36,491 miles

n.s.f. lower joint boot torn

Fail 12 Oct 2010 36,488 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

n.s.f. lower joint boot torn

parkbrake compesater dry and rusty

rear exhaust mounting rings perished tail pipe fouls body

Pass 23 Oct 2009 34,543 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 34,533 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2008 26,335 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 28 Jul 2008 26,326 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 25,700 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 23,417 miles

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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G653 VWS is a 1990 Fiat Ducato in Blue with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 G653 VWS, 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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G653 VWS is a 1990 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 March 1990.

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