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H178 WRB

1990 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

74,808 mi
Last recorded74,808 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2023
Typical for 1990 Fiat Ducato76,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH178 WRB
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2023 74,808 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing corroded but not within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing holed and corroded but not within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe mount not connected to exhaust and rubbers missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 74,584 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing corroded but not within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing holed and corroded but not within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe mount not connected to exhaust and rubbers missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 73,914 miles

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

Front corrosion in front wheel arches

Pass 19 May 2021 73,909 miles

corrosion in front wheel arch

Pass 25 May 2019 73,322 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 73,305 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 72,450 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2018 72,445 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 71,803 miles

water leak

Fail 23 Jun 2017 71,803 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

water leak

Pass 28 Jun 2016 71,144 miles

lower edge of o/s/f inner wing corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2015 70,517 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 70,517 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 69,786 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 69,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 69,232 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 69,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2012 63,263 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 55,865 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 55,490 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

head lamp patterns starting to deteriorate

n/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly on outer edges of tread

slight roughness to n/s/r and o/s/r wheel bearings

Fail 15 Apr 2010 55,490 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

head lamp patterns starting to deteriorate

n/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly on outer edges of tread

slight roughness to n/s/r and o/s/r wheel bearings

Pass 7 Aug 2008 54,118 miles

Accurate assessment of rear brake load valve operation difficult, due to weight of camper conversion.

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

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

N/S/R bumper mounting bracket cracked.

N/S/R number plate light lens damaged.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear engine/gearbox mounting getting soft.

Slight knock from steering rack

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Very slight noise both rear wheel bearings.

Fail 7 Aug 2008 54,118 miles

Accurate assessment of rear brake load valve operation difficult, due to weight of camper conversion.

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

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

N/S/R bumper mounting bracket cracked.

N/S/R number plate light lens damaged.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear engine/gearbox mounting getting soft.

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Slight knock from steering rack

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Very slight noise both rear wheel bearings.

Pass 3 Sep 2007 52,167 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 48,645 miles

moderate play in n/s steering rack

v/slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 24 Aug 2005 46,642 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both rear wheelbearings have slight play

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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H178 WRB is a 1990 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 H178 WRB, 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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H178 WRB is a 1990 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 8 November 1990.

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