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G825 BLW

1990 Fiat Ducato

Cream Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

84,152 mi
Last recorded84,152 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Fiat Ducato76,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG825 BLW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1990
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 84,152 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 84,144 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger/inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 84,135 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and probably low (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of off side sill area previously repaired and is rusted through again (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near side front inner wheel arch rusted through along and into lower edge of turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength off side front chassis outrigger area behind front wheel rusted through (5.3.6 (a) (i))

off side front inner wheel arch area rusting through in several areas, and previously repaired at front

off side front outer c.v.boot perishing in pleats

one of the off side front brake hoses starting to perish

pipework from front to rear under vehicle hanging low in several places

rear brakes fluctuating

several other areas of underbody / chassis rusting or previously repaired

Pass 2 Jul 2024 82,456 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cable tie into position (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 82,174 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 82,165 miles

Emissions unable to be completed DUE TO EXHAUST CONDITION (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 82,070 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective MISSING BUT SYSTEM SECURE IN CENTRE (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

TYRES STARTING TO PERISH

Pass 21 Jul 2020 81,923 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2020 81,920 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 81,817 miles

FRONT BUMPER CORRODED

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

Fail 19 Jul 2019 81,817 miles

Brake performance not tested LEAKING PIPE (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FRONT BUMPER CORRODED

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 80,192 miles

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached o/s/f (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front pipe to centre join (8.1.1 (b) (i))

corrosion around o/s engine mount

corrosion to n/s/f outer sill corrosion to n/s/f and o/s/f inner wheel arch

generally rusty on the underbody of the vehicle

handbrake low effort on the n/s and wheel binding slightly

o/s/f brake hose ferrulls corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2018 80,188 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded from rear hose to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear under passenger floor (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported accross rear beam/axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached o/s/f (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front pipe to centre join (8.1.1 (b) (i))

corrosion around o/s engine mount

corrosion to n/s/f outer sill corrosion to n/s/f and o/s/f inner wheel arch

generally rusty on the underbody of the vehicle

handbrake low effort on the n/s and wheel binding slightly

o/s/f brake hose ferrulls corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2017 78,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

front bumper corroded

sign of underbody corrosion

Fail 5 Jul 2017 78,521 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

front bumper corroded

sign of underbody corrosion

Fail 4 May 2017 78,499 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general signs of under body corrosion

slight bind on offside front brake

slight corrosion on front valance

Pass 13 Nov 2015 76,773 miles

general underbody corrosion

oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2015 76,730 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

general underbody corrosion

oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2015 76,710 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

underbody corrosion several areas

Fail 6 Dec 2014 76,636 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front bumper insecure

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both front outriggers corroded not in any prescribed area

both rear stabalizing legs corroded

corroded above offside front wheel not in any prescribed area

Pass 10 Dec 2013 75,164 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight corrosion on front door steps

slight corrosion on nfront brake discs

Pass 4 Dec 2012 73,225 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both front brake discs corroded on inside

Fail 16 Nov 2012 73,206 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 70,137 miles

Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

exhaust rubbers

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front discs slightly corroded on inside

front inner wings corroded

nearside inner cv boot come off

offside head light poor beam pattern

Pass 6 Aug 2010 68,508 miles

all brake pipes slight corrossion

exhaust rubbers perishing

front discs corroding on inside edges

rear static jacking points excess corrossion

rear suspension joints corroding

slight corrossion on arches

Pass 23 Jul 2009 66,251 miles

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

corrosion behind both front wheels

tempary fuel cap fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2008 63,245 miles

tempary fuel cap fitted

Fail 17 Jul 2008 63,220 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight corrossion on rear brake pipes

slight warping front discs

Pass 23 Jun 2007 58,891 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 58,871 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 55,188 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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G825 BLW is a 1990 Fiat Ducato in Cream with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 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 G825 BLW, 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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G825 BLW is a 1990 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 13 July 1990.

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