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F260 ROY

1989 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

99,526 mi
Last recorded99,526 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Fiat Ducato77,339 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF260 ROY
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 99,526 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Section to manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill area (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area inner and outer (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Fail 5 May 2026 99,505 miles

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner arch to suspension turret (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill inner and outer within 30 cm of vehicle structure (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Fouling road wheel when on full lock (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Jacking point to sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Sill area inner within 30 cm of vehicle structure (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 96,918 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both front. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower front bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear. (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 96,915 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both front. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower front bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear. (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 94,352 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front, lower front bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shock absorbers corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 94,350 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front, lower front bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shock absorbers corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 94,311 miles

All suspension bushed perished/debonding.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective All rubbers perished. (6.1.2 (a))

Hand brake cable loose under vehicle.

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shock absorbers heavily corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Suspected millage trip not working.

Fail 22 Aug 2022 94,311 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front. (4.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

All suspension bushed perished/debonding.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective All rubbers perished. (6.1.2 (a))

Hand brake cable loose under vehicle.

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shock absorbers heavily corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Vacuum pipe catching on alternator pully.

Pass 10 Sep 2021 94,311 miles

corrossion to underside

Fail 12 Aug 2021 94,309 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Outer Obligatory mirror insecure both (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front back bonnet hinge detached

corrossion to underside

slight leak from oil sump and heavily corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2020 94,001 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 93,998 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible delaminated (0.1 (b))

Headlamp insecure both (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear parkbrake effort only just met requirements

Pass 8 Aug 2019 93,871 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 93,869 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel tank leaking (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 93,869 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 92,161 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 91,429 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 91,426 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 89,898 miles

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

near side outer sill hold outside priscribed area

Fail 7 May 2014 89,898 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

near side outer sill hold outside priscribed area

Pass 25 Apr 2013 88,126 miles

nearside rear tyre crackes on sidewall

offside front tyre crackes on sidewall

offside rear tyre crackes on sidewall

Fail 19 Apr 2013 88,085 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

nearside rear tyre crackes on sidewall

offside front tyre crackes on sidewall

offside rear tyre crackes on sidewall

Pass 30 Mar 2012 86,498 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

battery insecure

o/s & n/s rear tyres cracking o/s front tyre side wall cracking

Pass 15 Apr 2011 84,776 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 84,776 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 81,750 miles

surface corrosion to all underside and all components

Fail 14 Apr 2010 81,750 miles

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

surface corrosion to all underside and all components

Pass 1 Apr 2009 79,750 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 78,505 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 75,996 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 73,538 miles

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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F260 ROY is a 1989 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 F260 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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F260 ROY is a 1989 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 2 May 1989.

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