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G717 BGS

1990 Fiat Ducato

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

170,150 mi
Last recorded170,150 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Fiat Ducato76,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG717 BGS
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 170,150 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 163,353 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2025 163,353 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 162,985 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 162,858 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2023 62,858 miles

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

Central Exhaust system insecure mts missing x2 (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 162,766 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 162,521 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nsf headlamp water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 162,518 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nsf headlamp water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 162,498 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 May 2018 162,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 162,174 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 158,132 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 54,010 miles

all exhaust rubbers split /spliting

Fail 25 Feb 2015 54,010 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

all exhaust rubbers split /spliting

Pass 11 Feb 2014 148,343 miles

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

adv coolant leaking from radiator

Fail 11 Feb 2014 148,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

adv coolant leaking from radiator

Pass 26 Feb 2013 140,425 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 140,414 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 120,860 miles

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

surface corrosion to osf and nsf brake discs

Pass 27 May 2009 115,386 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S/R tyre cut in side wall but not exceeding 25mm long

exhaust support rubbers starting to perish

Fail 26 May 2009 115,386 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S cab marker light inop

O/S/R tyre cut in side wall but not exceeding 25mm long

altinator belt loose

exhaust support rubbers starting to perish

Pass 29 Jan 2008 108,025 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust rubbers perished

Fail 26 Jan 2008 108,020 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 11 May 2006 101,091 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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G717 BGS is a 1990 Fiat Ducato in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 G717 BGS, 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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G717 BGS is a 1990 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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