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F272 RBK

1989 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

81,146 mi
Last recorded81,146 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Fiat Ducato77,339 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF272 RBK
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 81,146 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 80,708 miles

oil leak but not excessive

Fail 3 Jun 2025 80,707 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

oil leak but not excessive

Fail 31 Mar 2025 80,706 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 79,590 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at b post (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 79,588 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Steering column shaft modified such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step at b post (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 78,025 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 78,019 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 76,376 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))

Under body undersealed

Fail 21 Dec 2020 76,369 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing and front panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing and front panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front doors and wings holed and heavily corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2020 75,398 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing and front panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing and front panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2019 74,386 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear front section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner front arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 May 2019 74,383 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear front section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner front arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 74,379 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (rear) (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (Front section) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 71,429 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel housing (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 May 2017 70,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel housing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under panel (2.4.A.3)

rear tyre walls perished

Pass 12 May 2016 67,052 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 67,049 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 65,086 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 65,083 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 May 2014 62,705 miles

Vehicle underside freshly undercoated

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

Fail 14 May 2014 62,670 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Handbrake attached to seatbase, seatbase become handbrake anchorage

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 62,510 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside and nearside front tyres cracked

offside front sill corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2013 62,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside and nearside front tyres cracked

offside front sill corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2012 62,467 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 29 Sep 2010 62,377 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 62,359 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2007 61,953 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 60,995 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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F272 RBK is a 1989 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 F272 RBK, 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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F272 RBK is a 1989 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 9 January 1989.

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