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H290 ALG

1991 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

71,924 mi
Last recorded71,924 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 1991 Fiat Ducato82,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH290 ALG
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 71,924 miles

general corrosion on underside.

Fail 13 Oct 2014 71,924 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

general corrosion on underside.

Pass 11 Oct 2013 70,817 miles

all exhaust rubber mount very weak

both front wheel arches holed/corroded not within 30cm of components

front discs corrodaed

nearside front brake pipe corroded

nearside front lower ball joint boot getting weak

top marker light front and rear in op

Fail 8 Oct 2013 70,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

all exhaust rubber mount very weak

both front wheel arches holed/corroded not within 30cm of components

front discs corrodaed

nearside front brake pipe corroded

nearside front lower ball joint boot getting weak

offside front tyre on 2mm 185/r14/c 102/100n

top marker light front and rear in op

Pass 5 Oct 2012 68,878 miles

exhaust rubbers split/cracked

floors/chassis/suspension corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2012 68,878 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

exhaust rubbers split/cracked

floors/chassis/suspension corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2011 66,239 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 66,216 miles

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

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

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

Breather pipe venting oil under bonnet

Front brake pipes rusty and hoses cracked

Rust showing in front wheel arches

exhaust rubbers cracked

Pass 15 Oct 2010 63,761 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 63,761 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 61,900 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2009 61,868 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 59,276 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 57,542 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 57,542 miles

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

Offside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2006 55,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 51,993 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 51,984 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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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H290 ALG is a 1991 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1991 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 82,806 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 H290 ALG, 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 35 years old, this Fiat Ducato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H290 ALG registered?

H290 ALG is a 1991 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 March 1991.

Is H290 ALG safe to buy?

The MOT history for H290 ALG shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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