1990 · 34 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1990 Fiat Ducato MOT pass rate and common faults

347 MOT tests in 2024. 59.7% passed first time, compared with 72.0% for all cars the same age.

83Well below average
Passed first time59.7%
Failed or needed repairs40.3%
Typical mileage at test85,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 347 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working6.3%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.8%
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding5.5%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect5.2%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.3%
  6. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.3%
  7. Service brake imbalance: across an axle4.0%
  8. Rear fog lamp: not working3.7%
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.7%
  10. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics55.9%
  2. Brakes28.8%
  3. Body & chassis23.6%
  4. Suspension15.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks7.5%
  7. Steering4.0%
  8. Tyres3.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine20.7%
  2. Wheel bearings: has excessive play19.3%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded19.3%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 1990 Fiat Ducato?

In 2024, 59.7% of 1990 Fiat Ducato cars passed their MOT first time, across 347 tests. The average for all 34-year-old cars was 72.0%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1990 Fiat Ducato?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; service brake performance: excessively binding. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 1990 Fiat Ducato reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 83, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).