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F256 ROY

1989 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

143,054 mi
Last recorded143,054 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 1989 Fiat Ducato77,339 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF256 ROY
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2016 143,054 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings door sill not seam welded to inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front spring hanger, wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor inside (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (marked yellow) (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (marked yellow) (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front spring hanger inner sill (marked yellow) (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill and step area (marked yellow) (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (marked yellow) (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 141,721 miles

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

front and rear body corroded around suspension

Fail 23 Jul 2015 141,714 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seat support frame (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inside panel by dash (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (front end) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (rear end) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded body (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inside panel by dash (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (front end) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Lower offside seat support rusty

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear body corroded around suspension

nearside front outer sill corroded outside presrcibed area

Pass 23 Sep 2013 138,689 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 138,666 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 138,129 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine over heating (fan not cutting in)?

front brake discs pitted

n/s/f step holed

signs of body repairs sprayed & underside undersealed

Fail 10 May 2012 138,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine over heating (fan not cutting in)?

front brake discs pitted

n/s/f step holed

signs of body repairs sprayed & underside undersealed

Pass 8 Apr 2011 138,054 miles

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

no bonnet safety catch

Fail 29 Mar 2011 138,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

no bonnet safety catch

Pass 16 Mar 2010 136,376 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 136,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 134,306 miles

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

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

nearside wiper blade split

secondary bonnet catch missing

slight roughness in offside rear wheelbearing

Fail 12 Mar 2009 134,306 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside wiper blade split

secondary bonnet catch missing

Fail 29 Jan 2009 134,300 miles

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

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

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

NEARSIDE FRONT STEP CORRODED

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

OFFSIDE FRONT OUT-RIGGER CORRODED

OFFSIDE WIPER BLADE SPLIT AT END

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 132,714 miles

EX MOUNT RINGS PERISHED

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

GREASE ON O,S, C,V, BOOT NO HOLE FOUND

Pass 27 Jan 2007 131,778 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 131,773 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 130,994 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all four front brake hose ferrules started to corrode

both front inner arches started to corrode

offside sill corroded

oil leak

slight imbalance recorded from front brakes (11%)

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Fail 19 Dec 2005 130,973 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

FUEL FILLER PIPE SPLIT (not leaking at time of test)

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

all four front brake hose ferrules started to corrode

both front inner arches started to corrode

offside sill corroded

oil leak

slight imbalance recorded from front brakes (10%)

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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F256 ROY is a 1989 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 F256 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.

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F256 ROY is a 1989 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 10 May 1989.

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