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G708 LEX

1990 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2445cc
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Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1990 Fiat Ducato76,860 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG708 LEX
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes have surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis has patches of surface corrosion

Exhaust mounting defective x1 mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle deformed but serviceable torsion bar operation poor (5.1.1 (a))

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

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

Sump corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2025

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

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

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

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both rear tyres 195/70/14c (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front tyres 185/14c (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery light on, alternator belt snapped

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes have surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis has patches of surface corrosion

Exhaust mounting defective x1 mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Axle deformed but serviceable torsion bar operation poor (5.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Sump corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2024

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front chassis ends corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2023 580,394 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2023 580,394 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 590,396 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear suspension arm stiff

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

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

Fail 31 May 2022 590,396 miles

Emissions not tested over heating (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 590,279 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front disc corroded

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

body in poor condition

different size tyre fitted on front to rear

surface corrosion to front chassis

Nearside Rear suspension arm has little movement

Fail 2 Dec 2020 590,279 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front disc corroded

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

body in poor condition

different size tyre fitted on front to rear

surface corrosion to front chassis

Nearside Rear suspension arm has little movement

Pass 12 Nov 2019

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all front brake hoses deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes have surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear suspension operation poor

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play all wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front wheel arches corroded

both wing mirrors upper fixings weak

sump corroded

vehicle body in poor condition

washers poor

Fail 5 Nov 2019

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam not working due to switch faulty (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam bulb faulty also switch faulty (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all front brake hoses deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes have surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear suspension operation poor

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play all wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front wheel arches corroded

both wing mirrors upper fixings weak

sump corroded

vehicle body in poor condition

washers poor

Pass 18 Jun 2018

Offside track rod gaiter deteriorated

all brake pipes have surface corrosion

all front brake hoses deteriorated

both front inner arches surface corrosion

brake load sensing valve operation stiff

front axel has surface corrosion

oil leak

rear axel suspension operation stiff

Fail 11 Jun 2018

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

Exhaust system insecure rubber mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced distortion between light (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced distortion between lights (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured wiring resting on bracket (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 185/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside track rod gaiter deteriorated

Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected by all lamps (4.6.1 (b))

all brake pipes have surface corrosion

all front brake hoses deteriorated

both front inner arches surface corrosion

both rear tyres heavily cracked and perished

brake load sensing valve operation stiff

drivers seat adjustment operation stiff

exhaust rattling on body

front axel has surface corrosion

oil leak

rear axel suspension operation stiff

Pass 22 May 2017 589,098 miles

exhaust fouling chassis

exhaust mount missing

front discs corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

rear engine torsion mount split and weak

steering wheel bent

welding repairs to front chassis

Fail 19 May 2017 58,909 miles

Battery insecure aux (1.9.1)

Driver's seat insecure seat box loose on floor (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden suspension seized (2.4.A.1b) DANGEROUS

exhaust fouling chassis

exhaust mount missing

front discs corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

rear engine torsion mount split and weak

steering wheel bent

welding repairs to front chassis

Pass 9 Dec 2015 598,292 miles

Alternator belt missing

Both batterys have been cable tied in place

Centre Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Lower gear box mount worn

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

Off side rear light lens damaged

Off side rear tyre perished

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Wiper stalk in poor condtion

Fail 3 Dec 2015 598,292 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel hose leaking Fuel pump area (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Alternator belt missing

Both batterys have been cable tied in place

Centre Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Lower gear box mount worn

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

Off side rear light lens damaged

Off side rear tyre perished

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Wiper stalk in poor condtion

Pass 17 Sep 2014
Pass 24 Jul 2012 576,550 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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G708 LEX is a 1990 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 G708 LEX, 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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G708 LEX is a 1990 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 7 March 1990.

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