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F353 RTP

1989 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,503 mi
Last recorded112,503 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Fiat Ducato77,339 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 112,503 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 112,503 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 111,147 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Wheel bearing has slight play all wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 111,120 miles

Headlamp insecure both sides (4.1.1 (c))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Wheel bearing has slight play all wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2025 110,324 miles

Headlamp insecure both sides (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a))

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play all wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 107,955 miles

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

Wheel bearing has slight play all 4 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 107,868 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play all 4 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 106,138 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 104,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 104,991 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Major exhaust leak on front section ( loose) (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S/F outer CV gaiter split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 102,939 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap does not seal

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 102,924 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap does not seal

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 100,908 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2019 100,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2018 98,923 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 98,923 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust gas leak from manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both registration lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 97,701 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 97,701 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 95,818 miles

Nearside Front corrosion to inner arch

Offside Front Inner inner arch

Fail 30 Aug 2016 95,818 miles

Nearside Front corrosion to inner arch

Offside Front Inner inner arch

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 93,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear Slight bind

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2015 93,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear Slight bind

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2014 91,571 miles

Both rear shock bushes have deteriorated.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2013 89,612 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2012 87,682 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2012 87,682 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 85,919 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 85,919 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 83,353 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2010 83,297 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 81,785 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 80,945 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 79,853 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 May 2007 79,826 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2005 77,373 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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F353 RTP is a 1989 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RTP, 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 RTP is a 1989 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 9 February 1989.

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