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H78 UVO

1990 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

112,243 mi
Last recorded112,243 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 1990 Fiat Ducato76,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH78 UVO
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 112,243 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 112,217 miles

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

Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gear box mounting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 111,492 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 111,423 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2017 109,595 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2017 109,595 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp main beam (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 May 2016 109,431 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 108,507 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2015 108,481 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 108,197 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 108,176 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 108,135 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 107,224 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 104,884 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

both rear tyres perrished

Fail 10 Jul 2009 104,884 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

both rear tyres perrished

oil filter corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2008 104,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside and nearside rear radius arm pivots starting to seize

slight roughness to offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 9 Jul 2007 102,946 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

offside and nearside rear axle trialing arm pivots partially seized

Pass 20 Jun 2006 99,546 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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H78 UVO 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 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 H78 UVO, 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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H78 UVO is a 1990 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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