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H837 BTP

1990 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,516 mi
Last recorded85,516 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 1990 Fiat Ducato76,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH837 BTP
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 85,516 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 85,334 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 85,049 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 84,638 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front inner wings. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 84,321 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 84,109 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 83,936 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 83,309 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 83,096 miles

Battery insecure

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside front tyre side walls starting to crack/perish

exhaust mounting rubbers starting to split/perish

Fail 1 Jun 2011 83,096 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Battery insecure

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside front tyre side walls starting to crack/perish

exhaust mounting rubbers starting to split/perish

Pass 8 Jun 2010 82,402 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2010 82,402 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 81,199 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 81,194 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fluid damp around brake master and resevoir

heavy corrosion o/s/r spring mounting area

heavy corrosion to both front roadsprings

o/s exhaust rubbers in poor condition

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall in poor condition

rear leaf springs in poor condition and may soon suffer from function impairment

slight play both sides front wheel bearings

Pass 15 May 2008 80,769 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 80,769 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

off side front tyre perrished

Pass 9 May 2007 79,424 miles

Indicators and hazard lights flashing fast but not excessive.

O/S handbrake performance down.

Pass 21 Apr 2006 78,064 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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H837 BTP is a 1990 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 H837 BTP, 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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H837 BTP is a 1990 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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