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H159 VRN

1990 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

69,810 mi
Last recorded69,810 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 1990 Fiat Ducato76,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH159 VRN
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 69,810 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Front jacking point corroded

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 69,507 miles

corroded o/s/f inner arch

corroded o/s/f jacking point

Fail 14 Oct 2019 69,496 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

corroded o/s/f inner arch

corroded o/s/f jacking point

Pass 22 Aug 2018 69,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 69,377 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 69,239 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 69,236 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2013 66,674 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 66,664 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 64,446 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 63,847 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 62,449 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 62,445 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 21 May 2009 61,886 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 59,670 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2008 59,670 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

hand brake lever has not much reserve travel

Pass 28 Sep 2006 55,598 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 55,598 miles

Centre Rear Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

stone chip at the bottom of windscreen within the A zone !

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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H159 VRN is a 1990 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 H159 VRN, 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 H159 VRN registered?

H159 VRN is a 1990 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H159 VRN safe to buy?

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