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F179 SFB

1989 Fiat Ducato

Silver Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,422 mi
Last recorded88,422 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2010
Typical for 1989 Fiat Ducato77,339 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF179 SFB
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2010 88,422 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 88,422 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

N/S/R BACK PLATE DAMP -BOTH FOOT AND HAND READINGS WERE LOWER THAN OTHER SIDE

Pass 14 Oct 2009 85,303 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 85,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 82,606 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 79,193 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 79,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 75,070 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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F179 SFB is a 1989 Fiat Ducato in Silver with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1989 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 77,339 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 F179 SFB, 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 37 years old, this Fiat Ducato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of F179 SFB?

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What year was F179 SFB registered?

F179 SFB is a 1989 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 4 May 1989.

Is F179 SFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F179 SFB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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