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F227 LTO

1989 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

54,567 mi
Last recorded54,567 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Fiat Ducato77,339 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF227 LTO
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 54,567 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2025 54,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2024 54,287 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

all mechancal parts scalet

under body corrossion

Fail 13 Apr 2024 54,209 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Upper Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip to windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

corrosion and previous repairs carried out to various areas of main cab area

corrosion to all of the vehicles road wheels

corrosion to all of the vehicles suspension components

Pass 5 Apr 2023 52,786 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2023 52,781 miles

Nearside Front Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting rear of inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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 Front Upper Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 52,060 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 51,501 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 51,318 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 50,616 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 50,592 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure no rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185 14 c (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2018 50,246 miles

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

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 50,208 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced head lamp in two peaces (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wiper arm very rusty could break soon

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 49,620 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 49,583 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both need new head light rusty (1.7.5a)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bad earth (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 49,550 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 29 Jul 2013 49,357 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 16 Jul 2013 49,345 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 Aug 2011 48,619 miles

rear number plate deteriorated

rear wooden floor deteriorated

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both h/lamps deteriorated/output slightly poor

engine running rough

footbrake pedal sideplay

n/s front wheelbox showing corrosion

o/s mirror damaged

Fail 3 Aug 2011 48,619 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both h/lamps deteriorated/output slightly poor

engine running rough

footbrake pedal sideplay

n/s front wheelbox showing corrosion

o/s mirror damaged

rear number plate deteriorated

rear wooden floor deteriorated

Pass 30 Jul 2010 47,672 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel cap fit slightly poor

n/s front wheel box corroded

o/s mirror

slight warp on front brake discs

Fail 30 Jul 2010 47,672 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel cap fit slightly poor

n/s front wheel box corroded

o/s mirror

slight warp on front brake discs

Pass 30 Jul 2009 47,045 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

horn output slightly deteriorated

n/s front wheel box showing corrosion

o/s mirror cracked

Fail 29 Jul 2009 47,045 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

horn output slightly deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

n/s front wheel box showing corrosion

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 11 Aug 2008 45,792 miles

Battery insecure

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front headlamp beam reflectors deteriorated

fuel neck cap sealing flange slightly corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2008 45,792 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front headlamp beam reflectors deteriorated

fuel neck cap sealing flange slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2007 44,931 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear shockers corroded+bushes deteriorated

centre h/brake cable deteriorated

n/s front headlamp water

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 19 Jun 2006 43,688 miles

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

front brake hose feruls showing corrosion

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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F227 LTO is a 1989 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 F227 LTO, 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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F227 LTO is a 1989 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 29 June 1989.

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