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H242 BRG

1990 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,158 mi
Last recorded121,158 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 1990 Fiat Ducato76,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH242 BRG
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 121,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear front of the two rear axles tyre cracking on inner sidewall

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 11 Apr 2017 121,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding front of the two rear axles (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding front of the two rear axles (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear front of the two rear axles tyre cracking on inner sidewall

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 21 Mar 2017 120,872 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle second axle 40% (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure second axle (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/step (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding second axle (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 5 Apr 2016 117,481 miles

coolant leak

corrosion near and on offside front door step

hole near screen on nearside

nearside and offside front indicator lenes are cracked

Pass 20 Apr 2015 115,080 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 113,556 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 113,371 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 107,041 miles

all rear brakes require checking

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2012 106,973 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

all rear brakes require checking

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2011 101,707 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 101,707 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 94,666 miles

1. wheel bearings slightly noisey at axle 2.2. Unable to inspect axle 2 and 3 brake hoses during test.

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

Fail 19 Jul 2010 94,649 miles

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

1. wheel bearings slightly noisey at axle 2.2. Unable to inspect axle 2 and 3 brake hoses during test.

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 87,864 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Park brake effort cloes to minimum test standard.

Shock absorber mounting at nearside axle 2.

Fail 21 Jul 2009 87,885 miles

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

Wear to shock absorber mounting at n/s axle2

Wiring insecure at o/s chassis

Fail 15 Jul 2009 87,847 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Wear to shock absorber mounting at n/s axle2

Wiring insecure at o/s chassis

Pass 1 Jul 2008 87,194 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 87,183 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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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H242 BRG is a 1990 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H242 BRG, 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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H242 BRG is a 1990 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 5 December 1990.

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