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H659 VHL

1990 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

114,041 mi
Last recorded114,041 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 1990 Fiat Ducato76,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH659 VHL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 114,041 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 114,040 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 113,249 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine oil leak

slight bind on o/s/f brake

Fail 13 Mar 2021 113,180 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked yellow, also support for gas bottles (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow 1 of 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow 2 of 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system marked yellow (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported marked yellow (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

heavy corrosion in multiple areas

Pass 29 Jul 2019 113,064 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Majority off brakes pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Cross Member section holed and corroded not prescribed

Front nearside and offside head light beam deflectors fitted

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2019 112,997 miles

Fuel system component leaking Filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Majority off brakes pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Cross Member section holed and corroded not prescribed

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 108,783 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play both axles (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint in shacker plates cover also damaged (2.5.B.1a)

front of offside front inner wheel arch area and front cross member corroded and holed

parking brake effort met at 16%

windscreen damaged

Pass 5 Apr 2017 106,768 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 106,768 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 103,753 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 103,753 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 103,753 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 103,753 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 98,865 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 93,476 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 87,373 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 79,626 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 69,535 miles

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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H659 VHL is a 1990 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 H659 VHL, 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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H659 VHL is a 1990 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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