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H429 HPA

1991 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,520 mi
Last recorded103,520 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1991 Fiat Ducato82,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH429 HPA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 103,520 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 103,459 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear rear leaf springs flat

Fail 5 Jan 2026 103,449 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier N/S Door step (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Wire connected to battery with clips (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

N/S and O/S Headlamp beam image poor

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perished and leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Surface corrosion on underside

Pass 27 Nov 2024 103,125 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 102,558 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 101,865 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 101,860 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 99,458 miles

Nearside Front inner wing is slightly corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2020 98,760 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 98,751 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 97,415 miles

Nearside headlamp slightly loose

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned both high (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective bulged in tread ()

Fail 30 May 2019 97,411 miles

Exhaust system insecure 1 x hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside headlamp slightly loose

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned both high (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 95,339 miles

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

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 3 Jan 2018 95,338 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

front brake excessively fluctuating Discs badly corroded (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 13 Feb 2017 924,589 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases First silencer split (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2017 92,460 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill area (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases First silencer split (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 89,772 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 88,937 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 88,202 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 87,183 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 86,019 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Apr 2012 86,019 miles

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

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 83,792 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 83,004 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 80,893 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 77,983 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 75,120 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front number plate slightly discoloured

rear exhaust rubber mountings perishing

Pass 30 Mar 2006 71,388 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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H429 HPA is a 1991 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 H429 HPA, 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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H429 HPA is a 1991 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 21 January 1991.

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