CarVerify

Free Car Check

F248 ROY

1989 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

107,077 mi
Last recorded107,077 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Fiat Ducato77,339 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationF248 ROY
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 107,077 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 105,738 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 104,406 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 104,104 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 103,736 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 103,472 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 102,809 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 101,128 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 99,297 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 97,266 miles

slight leak from front exhaust

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 11 Aug 2015 96,640 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 96,632 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 96,363 miles

front brake discs rusting

o\s headlamp reflector tarnished

Fail 15 Jul 2014 96,363 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

front brake discs rusting

handbrake cable return asist spring broken

o\s headlamp reflector tarnished

Pass 16 Jul 2013 94,481 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 86,452 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 79,971 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 79,970 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 86,394 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 86,170 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2008 86,170 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 78,365 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 78,365 miles

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 70,266 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 70,266 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

temporary fuel cap fitted

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
Full Fiat Ducato reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

F248 ROY is a 1989 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F248 ROY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F248 ROY?

You can check the full history of F248 ROY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was F248 ROY registered?

F248 ROY is a 1989 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 10 May 1989.

Is F248 ROY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F248 ROY shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F248 ROY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on F248 ROY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.