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F353 JRC

1989 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

52,751 mi
Last recorded52,751 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 1989 Fiat Ducato77,339 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF353 JRC
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 52,751 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

all 4 front wishbone mounting brackets corroded

all 4 rear leaf spring mounting brackets corroded

all rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2022 52,500 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 51,052 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 49,590 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 48,257 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 48,254 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2016 48,236 miles

Front radiator has corrosion

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion has small hole outside prescribed area of mounting points (6.1.B.2)

Rear exhaust rubbers deteriorating but still secure recommend to change

corrosion outside prescribed areas

corrosion outside prescribed areas near wiring loom and bonnet recommend repair to body work welding

electric fan seized

exhaust emits slight signs of leakage

accelerator pedal rubber missing

Fail 20 May 2016 48,236 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Brake judder (3.7.B.5b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion has small hole outside prescribed area of mounting points (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear exhaust rubbers deteriorating but still secure recommend to change

corrosion outside prescribed areas near wiring loom and bonnet recommend repair to body work welding

electric fan seized

accelerator pedal rubber missing

Fail 16 May 2014 48,225 miles

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Oil leak

all exhaust support rubbers splitting

bonnet supprt bracket corroded

corrosion close to windscreen

n/s & o/s front bumper supprt brackets corroded

n/s & o/s front inner wings corroded outside prescribed areas

n/s & o/s inner sills below steps corroded outside prescribed area

passengers front seat missing unable to test seat belt

Pass 16 May 2014 48,225 miles

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

Oil leak

all exhaust support rubbers splitting

bonnet supprt bracket corroded

corrosion close to windscreen

n/s & o/s front bumper supprt brackets corroded

n/s & o/s front inner wings corroded outside prescribed areas

n/s & o/s inner sills below steps corroded outside prescribed area

passengers front seat missing unable to test seat belt

Pass 21 Aug 2012 46,725 miles

Rear bumper insecure

areas of bonnet hinges starting to corrode

n/s & o/s front inner wings corroded at rear outside prescribed areas

n/s front inner wing corroded at front outside prescribed area

Fail 8 Aug 2012 46,725 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear bumper insecure

areas of bonnet hinges starting to corrode

n/s & o/s front inner wings corroded at rear outside prescribed areas

n/s front inner wing corroded at front outside prescribed area

Fail 9 May 2012 46,441 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear bumper insecure

battery insecure

bonnet corroded

front scuttle corroded

n/s/f inner wing corroded

n/s/f wheel arch corroded

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/f brake disc slightly corroded

o/s/f inner wing corroded

o/s/f wheel arch corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2011 45,847 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 45,847 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 43,302 miles

bonnet starting to corode on n/s hinge

o/s front tyre cuts to sidewall not exposing cords

Fail 12 Aug 2009 43,302 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

bonnet starting to corode on n/s hinge

o/s front tyre cuts to sidewall not exposing cords

Pass 14 Aug 2008 40,105 miles

1 surface rust on o/s front brake disc.

corrosion to n/s/f inner wheel arch

rear leaf springs are soft.

Fail 14 Aug 2008 40,105 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

1 surface rust on o/s front brake disc.

corrosion to n/s/f inner wheel arch

rear leaf springs are soft.

Pass 16 Aug 2007 39,432 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 36,859 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 36,859 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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F353 JRC is a 1989 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 F353 JRC, 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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F353 JRC is a 1989 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 6 March 1989.

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