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G73 TUW

1989 Fiat Ducato

Cream Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

62,291 mi
Last recorded62,291 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 1989 Fiat Ducato77,339 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG73 TUW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 62,291 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 60,502 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 58,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower panel corrosion

Offside Front tyre 2.5mm

Offside Rear Lower outer panel corrosion

Fail 23 Jul 2021 58,330 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower panel corrosion

Offside Front tyre 2.5mm

Offside Rear Lower outer panel corrosion

exhaust mounting rubbers cracking poor condition

Pass 30 Jul 2020 57,370 miles

Nearside Rear Lower back panel corrosion

Offside Rear Lower side panel corrrosion

nearside and offside outer cv gaiters cracking poor condition

Fail 20 Jul 2020 57,294 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle side loading door handle come off (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. frame broken (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. frame broken (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower back panel corrosion

Offside Rear Lower side panel corrrosion

nearside and offside outer cv gaiters cracking poor condition

Pass 22 Jul 2019 56,909 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 55,960 miles

All 4 front brake hoses perished

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s low effort (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 55,946 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

All 4 front brake hoses perished

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s low effort (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 52,703 miles

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2015 52,703 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 51,425 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 49,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 48,012 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 46,028 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 46,019 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 43,667 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 43,667 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2009 43,654 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 41,497 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 40,062 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 40,057 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 39,864 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 39,864 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Aug 2005 39,261 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Fail 3 Aug 2005 39,261 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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G73 TUW is a 1989 Fiat Ducato in Cream with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 G73 TUW, 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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G73 TUW is a 1989 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 20 September 1989.

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