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H986 XGW

1990 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

70,965 mi
Last recorded70,965 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Fiat Ducato76,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH986 XGW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2026 70,965 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired bumper corner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill / door shut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired bumper corner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired bumper door shut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bumper cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bumper cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 70,952 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive over 12%, limit is 3.5% (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill, not continuously welded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced upper sill/lower door frame (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end lock nut is loose (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch area, not continuously welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area, corrosion hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill, not continuously welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill, not continuously welded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch area, not continuously welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired not continuously welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill, not continuously welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system on top of axle (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

electrical wiring going through holes in the floor that have sharp edges and cable not protected

Fail 13 Mar 2025 70,920 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Outer sill panels and front jacking points corroded, Under side covered in under sill and surface corrosion

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

Slight play in rack ends

Pass 26 Apr 2023 70,712 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened + sills (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced + body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front and nearside rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 70,450 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair + parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened + sills (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 70,085 miles

Suspension components corroding

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear and nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 69,734 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 1837 vs 1200max (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to right (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill behind bumper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded x2 hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sills, wheel arch and outer sill behind bumper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement engine /gearbox mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 68,436 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 68,436 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2018 67,597 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 67,597 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel pipe excessively chafed (7.2.2)

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 66,321 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit modified but not seriously weakened x2 shocker tops have slight movement (2.4.A.2)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play x2 have slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Oil leak slight on gearbox and engine ()

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play x2 have slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 66,320 miles

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings door step sill inner (6.1.B.2)

Front Bonded suspension unit modified but not seriously weakened x2 shocker tops have slight movement (2.4.A.2)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play x2 have slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Oil leak slight on gearbox and engine ()

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play x2 have slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 63,260 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight damage to nearside sill

Pass 9 Jan 2015 63,260 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 63,174 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 62,774 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 60,283 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 58,044 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 54,226 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 54,226 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2006 50,910 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 50,910 miles

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

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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H986 XGW is a 1990 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H986 XGW, 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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H986 XGW is a 1990 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 13 September 1990.

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