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H973 SCX

1990 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,892 mi
Last recorded82,892 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Fiat Ducato76,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH973 SCX
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 82,892 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various spots (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 14 Oct 2024 81,876 miles

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

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

Nearside inner sill corroded

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 80,913 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 79,904 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 76,731 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 72,748 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 72,748 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure centre mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 72,447 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 72,416 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 71,528 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 68,598 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 67,369 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 1 May 2014 67,369 miles

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

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

exhaust rusty

Fail 26 Apr 2013 66,776 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 66,776 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 58,694 miles

all metal brake pipes corroded

exhaust rubbers perishing

slight play steerin g rack

Pass 1 Apr 2009 58,573 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 58,573 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front metal brake pipes corroded

main beam dim

n/s/r wheel slight bind

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2008 58,164 miles

front discs corroded, advancing underbody corrosion, o/s/f spring corroded, both rear springs corroded.

Pass 13 Nov 2006 56,049 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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H973 SCX is a 1990 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H973 SCX, 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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H973 SCX is a 1990 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 7 September 1990.

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