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G889 XRV

1990 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

79,824 mi
Last recorded79,824 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 Fiat Ducato76,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG889 XRV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 79,824 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 79,085 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to head (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to both brake hoses getting corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to both brake hoses getting corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 79,084 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to head (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to both brake hoses getting corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to both brake hoses getting corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 78,928 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to front brake hoses getting corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 78,927 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box to back box blowing where clamps are (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to manifold (lead seal between manifold and front pipe) (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts cable hanging down near drive shaft and wheel (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to front brake hoses getting corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 78,222 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 76,689 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 74,536 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 71,167 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 67,546 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion near step area holed rusty (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 65,118 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 60,268 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 55,198 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust rubber mounts perrished

Pass 14 May 2014 53,119 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 50,813 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 50,802 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 48,500 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 47,338 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 46,432 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 45,787 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 45,545 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 42,350 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 41,440 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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G889 XRV is a 1990 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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 G889 XRV, 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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What year was G889 XRV registered?

G889 XRV is a 1990 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 March 1990.

Is G889 XRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G889 XRV shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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