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H161 YGU

1990 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

49,803 mi
Last recorded49,803 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 1990 Fiat Ducato76,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH161 YGU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 49,803 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 49,797 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 48,399 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

fuel tank slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 Aug 2021 48,388 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

fuel tank slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Aug 2020 46,438 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank deteriorated

Fail 28 Aug 2020 46,437 miles

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

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both rear (4.4.3 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank deteriorated

Pass 10 Aug 2019 45,490 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2019 45,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 43,326 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 42,864 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 42,532 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 41,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 41,123 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 40,115 miles

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

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

battery warning light glowing at idle

Pass 16 Oct 2013 38,938 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 38,936 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 37,595 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 37,594 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 19 Sep 2011 35,722 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2011 35,721 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 35,523 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 34,081 miles

front discs worn / rear brakes out of adjustment

Pass 18 Jun 2008 33,409 miles

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

front discs corroded / n/s/r shockabsorber weak

Fail 18 Jun 2008 33,409 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

front discs corroded / n/s/r shockabsorber weak

Pass 18 May 2007 32,224 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 32,224 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2006 31,468 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 31,468 miles

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

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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H161 YGU is a 1990 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 H161 YGU, 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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H161 YGU is a 1990 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 6 September 1990.

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