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H49 ARA

1991 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,650 mi
Last recorded79,650 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Fiat Ducato82,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH49 ARA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 79,650 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 79,095 miles

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

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

exhaust hangers missing

Fail 5 Sep 2024 79,095 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust hangers missing

Pass 25 Aug 2023 78,034 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 78,034 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 77,354 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 76,478 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 76,476 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 75,207 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 74,815 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 73,584 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 73,529 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 72,902 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 72,764 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 72,315 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 71,878 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 71,878 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 71,024 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 70,875 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2011 69,967 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s front tyre perishing on inner wall

o/s rear outer handbrake cable deteriorating

rear brake imbalance high

slight corrosion on n/s and o/s front inner wings

Pass 20 May 2010 68,086 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 68,086 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

n/s front tyre worn on edge and starting to crack on side walls

Pass 15 May 2009 66,577 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 66,464 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 66,464 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 63,784 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2007 63,784 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 55,572 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 53,815 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 53,815 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

battery insecure †rear lower engine/gearbox mount split †heavy surface corrosion to front and rear suspension †brake pipes heavily greased

oil leak

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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H49 ARA is a 1991 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 H49 ARA, 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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H49 ARA is a 1991 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 27 June 1991.

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