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G879 ALW

1990 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,157 mi
Last recorded86,157 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 1990 Fiat Ducato76,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG879 ALW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 86,157 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 86,095 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 86,094 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 85,972 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 85,969 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 85,929 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside front lower wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside front wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

both front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotating

both rear wheel bearing have slight play

rear leaf spring hangers corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2020 85,929 miles

Emissions not tested CO too high (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside front inner wheel arch 5 small holes/ patches required (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside front lower wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside front wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

both front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotating

both rear wheel bearing have slight play

rear leaf spring hangers corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2017 85,881 miles

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Hand brake cable outer swollen

Fail 21 Jul 2017 85,881 miles

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Rear Hand brake cable outer swollen

Pass 17 May 2016 85,782 miles

Offside Front inner wheel arch has slight corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2015 83,977 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 83,974 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 Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 83,576 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 83,501 miles

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

both front inner wheel arch/wing corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2012 83,501 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front inner wheel arch/wing corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2011 83,448 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 83,443 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front brake discs are very rusty

n/s/f inner rack joint slight play

Pass 10 Feb 2010 83,353 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 82,902 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 82,901 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Jun 2008 82,743 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

body & underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 27 Jun 2007 81,496 miles

corrosion under side(not in prescribed areas)

exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated

n/s rear brake sticking slightly

Fail 25 Jun 2007 81,495 miles

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

corrosion under side (not in prescribed areas}

exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated

n/s rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 19 Jun 2006 79,950 miles

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

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

n/s rear brake sticking slightly.

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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G879 ALW is a 1990 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G879 ALW, 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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G879 ALW is a 1990 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 26 April 1990.

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