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TIG 1789

1992 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests33 (18 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

100,354 mi
Last recorded100,354 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Fiat Ducato86,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIG 1789
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

18 pass 15 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 100,354 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal Fore and Aft spring hanger mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal Fore and Aft spring hanger mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Multiple Repair patches through out vehicle - Heavily undersealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 100,119 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed slight chafing visible on one of the two flexible hoses (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking visible in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Several welding repairs have been carried out to rear suspension leaf spring mounting bracket areas (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Some travel at parking brake lever, but not quite reaching end

Fail 16 May 2023 100,118 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dips to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed slight chafing visible on one of the two flexible hoses (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking visible in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Several welding repairs have been carried out to rear suspension leaf spring mounting bracket areas (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Some travel at parking brake lever, but not quite reaching end

Fail 27 Apr 2023 100,117 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges Wiring at bulkhead near battery passes thorough bulkhead with no protective grommets (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no discernible beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit bare wiring hanging down (4.11 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall badly cracked to cords ( Tyre is over 10 years old according to date code) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside Rear reversing lamp not working

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed slight chafing to one of the 2 hoses (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking visible in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Only one lamp fitted (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Welding repairs carried out to near side & offside rear leaf spring mounting brackets areas

Some travel at handbrake lever, but not reaching end of travel yet

Spare tyre appears visibly very old - no date code visible - advise replacement

Fail 17 Mar 2022 100,116 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges At offside bulkhead visible in engine bay, 2 power cables routed through metal work with no protective grommets (4.11 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front section blowing, rusted and loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No discernible pattern to beam (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear leaf spring front & rear mounting bracket areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed one of the brake hoses chafing on strut, second hose support bracket not attached to mounting bracket and allowing hose to foul items on lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Headlamp light intensity severely reduced and difficult to check aim of beam (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear leaf spring front & rear mounting bracket areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking some grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning only one bulb working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing some cracking visible in tread - no cords exposed at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perished/cracking. Tyre is also over 10 years old according to sidewall date code - advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources only one number plate lamp working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp not working

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

Spare tyre defective Spare tyre appears visibly very old, although no sidewall date code is visible; advise replacement ()

Pass 19 Mar 2021 96,967 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated all perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2021 96,966 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by front hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by rear hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated all perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 90,975 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 90,975 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 87,656 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 86,307 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 86,302 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured nsr spring hanger rotten (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 May 2017 85,523 miles

welded and undersealed throughout

Fail 25 Apr 2017 85,518 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured spring hanger rotten (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

welded and undersealed throughout

Fail 21 Mar 2017 85,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured front off wheel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by damage window (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured behind and in front off wheel (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

corrossian and heavey under seal throughout

Pass 11 Apr 2016 83,799 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

welding undersealed

Fail 28 Jan 2016 83,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured cill inner and outer not connected (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured rotten behind wheel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured infront of wheel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 81,579 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 81,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 79,029 miles

o/s/ & n/s/rear upper leaf spring mounting brackets corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2014 79,028 miles

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/ & n/s/rear upper leaf spring mounting brackets corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2013 75,429 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/ & n/s/rear upper leaf spring brackets corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2013 75,429 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/ & n/s/rear upper leaf spring brackets corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2012 71,701 miles

n/s/front outer tyre wall sliced no ply visible

Fail 23 Jan 2012 71,700 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s/front outer tyre wall sliced no ply visible

Pass 13 Jan 2011 68,200 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 63,809 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 60,631 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 57,802 miles

advise front inner wheel arches surface corrsion

advise inner sil by steps been repaired and undersealed

Pass 8 Feb 2007 53,133 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 53,133 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 48,863 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 48,858 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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TIG 1789 is a 1992 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1992 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 86,936 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 TIG 1789, 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 34 years old, this Fiat Ducato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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TIG 1789 is a 1992 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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