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H974 SCX

1990 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

83,211 mi
Last recorded83,211 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1990 Fiat Ducato76,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH974 SCX
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 83,211 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 83,211 miles

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing and chassis area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 82,774 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 81,621 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 81,616 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 78,388 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 73,473 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 72,691 miles

2 exhaust rubbers broken 1 centre,1 rear

all brake pipes have been coated with grease

exhaust has temporary repairs & slight leak of gasses

nearside rear upper position light inoperative

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

offside front inner arch has corrosion front of arch

offside front wiper blade split at end

offside rear brake has slight bind

Pass 8 Aug 2019 72,486 miles

front brake pipes covered in grease

oil leak

rear radius arm rear bearings slightly stiff

Pass 9 Aug 2018 72,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 71,308 miles

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

all brake pipes covered with grease

both rear radius arms stiff

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

nearside front shock absorber slight misting of oil

Fail 31 Jul 2017 71,306 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear tail pipe (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking under bonnet (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all brake pipes covered with grease

both rear radius arms stiff

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

nearside front shock absorber slight misting of oil

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2016 70,825 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 70,473 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 69,498 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 69,490 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 68,842 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 68,809 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 68,809 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 68,568 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 67,096 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 66,406 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 66,243 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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H974 SCX is a 1990 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 H974 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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H974 SCX is a 1990 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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