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F228 KTO

1989 Fiat Ducato

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

61,794 mi
Last recorded61,794 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 1989 Fiat Ducato77,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF228 KTO
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 61,794 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 61,781 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 61,690 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight corrosion on front wheelarches

Pass 2 Jul 2010 60,611 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 60,611 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 59,783 miles

OIL LEAKS ON ENGINE

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

Fail 11 Jun 2009 59,783 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

OIL LEAKS ON ENGINE

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 58,698 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 58,698 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ENGINE OIL LEAKS

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 55,788 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 557,888 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

TRACK ROD END GAIETER SPLIT

Pass 25 May 2006 52,480 miles

drivers door rusting

n/s track rod end rubber split

o/s/f brake pipe rusting

slight leak near injector pump

steering rack slightly worn

Fail 16 May 2006 52,442 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

drivers door bottom rusting

nearside track rod end rubber split

offside front brake pipe rusting

slight leak around injection pump area

wear in steering rack

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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F228 KTO is a 1989 Fiat Ducato in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 F228 KTO, 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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What year was F228 KTO registered?

F228 KTO is a 1989 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 14 April 1989.

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