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G800 CAJ

1989 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,230 mi
Last recorded42,230 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Fiat Ducato77,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG800 CAJ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 42,230 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most brake pipes & connections corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside front jacking point area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle has corrosion throughout

Fail 30 May 2025 42,230 miles

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

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside front jacking point area heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front tyres and nearside rear tyre heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most brake pipes & connections corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside front jacking point area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle has corrosion throughout

Pass 15 Apr 2024 41,843 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER WHEEL ARCH AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER SIDE WALLS STARTING TO CRACK (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 41,833 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER WHEEL ARCH AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER SIDE WALLS STARTING TO CRACK (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 41,366 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 41,369 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect PATTERN GOING WRONG WAY (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Body not fully secure BONNET HINGE AREA CORRODED (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Front SPARE INSECURE UNDER BONNET

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER WHEEL ARCH AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES STARTING TO CRACK (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 40,957 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 40,955 miles

Emissions not tested DUE TO FUEL LEAK (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases MANIFOLD AREA (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire FUEL PUMP AREA (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2020 40,768 miles

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

IDLE SLIGHTLY HIGH

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

ROAD WHEELS CORRODED

Fail 20 Oct 2020 40,764 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BEAM PATTERN WRONG WAY (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BEAM PATTERN WRONG WAY (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL CORRODED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working MARKER LIGHT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

IDLE SLIGHTLY HIGH

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

ROAD WHEELS CORRODED

Pass 2 May 2019 40,263 miles

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

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

EXHAUST SYSTEM POOR

FUEL TANK CORRODED

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 40,263 miles

All position lamps not working all upper (4.2.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

EXHAUST SYSTEM POOR

FUEL TANK CORRODED

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 39,455 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 39,438 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 38,696 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust mounting rubbers missing

general corrosion to underside

o/s & n/s rear brake back plates corroded

o/s & n/s rear shock absorber bushes deteriated

Pass 9 Sep 2015 38,533 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 38,520 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 37,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 36,716 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 36,236 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 35,116 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 34,602 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 33,599 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 32,723 miles

exhaust rubbers perished

front components corroded

front inner flitches corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2006 32,616 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 32,616 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

exhaust rubbers perished

o/s n/s/f inner flitches corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2005 32,506 miles

exhaust rubbers starting to perish

front number plate starting to deteriate

note 185/R14 fitted to front of vehicle and 185/75/R14 fitted rear of vehicle and to spare wheel

rear tyres starting to perish

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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G800 CAJ is a 1989 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 G800 CAJ, 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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G800 CAJ is a 1989 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 2 October 1989.

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