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F253 SRV

1989 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

75,753 mi
Last recorded75,753 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 1989 Fiat Ducato77,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF253 SRV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 75,753 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion on front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 74,460 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 73,660 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 72,321 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 70,695 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 69,984 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 68,610 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 68,016 miles

exhaust rubbers perishing

o/s rear tyre perishing on walls

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 66,778 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust rubbers deteriorating

n/s rear tyre perishing on walls

Pass 11 Jul 2011 63,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 62,569 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 60,726 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 60,671 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 58,941 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 56,517 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play steering rack n/s

Pass 19 Jul 2006 52,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

headlamp reflectors in poor condition

recommend wheel alignment

steering column uj has slight play

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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F253 SRV is a 1989 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 F253 SRV, 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 F253 SRV registered?

F253 SRV is a 1989 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 21 April 1989.

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