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H196 CBK

1990 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

92,409 mi
Last recorded92,409 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Fiat Ducato76,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH196 CBK
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 92,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear insulation damaged on some wiring close to suspension movement joints

various points of corrosion in prescribed areas under body outer sills and chassis sections

Fail 21 Jul 2026 92,406 miles

Exhaust system insecure exhaust mounting rubbers missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear insulation damaged on some wiring close to suspension movement joints

various points of corrosion in prescribed areas under body outer sills and chassis sections

Pass 2 Jul 2025 91,752 miles

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

all suspension brake pipes and floor pan heavily undersealed not allowing full inspection

Fail 26 Jun 2025 91,749 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction objects on dash board and mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

all suspension brake pipes and floor pan heavily undersealed not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Jul 2024 90,737 miles

all brake pipes painted with underseal not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Jul 2023 88,954 miles

all brake pipes undersealed

Pass 6 Jul 2022 87,031 miles

Nearside Front sill corroded

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

Fail 22 Jun 2022 87,007 miles

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

Nearside Front sill corroded

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

Pass 8 May 2021 85,840 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 84,595 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 82,825 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 82,785 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2018 81,459 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 79,986 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 78,366 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 76,640 miles

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

lower steering column bush worn

Pass 11 Apr 2015 76,640 miles

lower steering column bush worn

Pass 31 Mar 2014 74,401 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust system has advanced corrosion

slight roughness in n/s/r wheel bearing

vehicle has advanced corrosion to n/s chassis leg

Fail 25 Mar 2014 74,401 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust system has advanced corrosion

slight roughness in n/s/r wheel bearing

vehicle has advanced corrosion to n/s chassis leg

Pass 13 Apr 2013 73,468 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 73,468 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 71,240 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advis brake peadl travel

Pass 15 Apr 2011 70,624 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise front brake discs and pades

Fail 1 Apr 2011 70,624 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise front brake discs and pades

Pass 26 Feb 2010 69,658 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 69,658 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2009 66,469 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 66,469 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 64,843 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 62,205 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 62,204 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front inner arches corroded and coverd

Pass 17 Mar 2006 57,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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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H196 CBK is a 1990 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 H196 CBK, 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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H196 CBK is a 1990 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 28 September 1990.

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