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F355 LFJ

1989 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,365 mi
Last recorded97,365 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 1989 Fiat Ducato77,339 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF355 LFJ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 97,365 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

all tyres perished

heavy coating of bitumen underneath

Fail 3 May 2018 97,165 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

all tyres perished

heavy coating of bitumen underneath

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 96,311 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front bumper loose

Oil leak ()

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

offside front inner wing slightly corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2017 96,287 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front bumper loose

Oil leak ()

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

offside front inner wing slightly corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2016 94,077 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Offside seat belt latch damaged but working

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

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

all welded repairs heavily coated in bitumen

brake fluid level on minimum

oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2016 94,057 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Offside seat belt latch damaged but working

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

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

brake fluid level on minimum

oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2014 93,812 miles

both rear shock absorbers bottom bushes perished

exhaust rubbers missing

Pass 11 Sep 2013 92,954 miles

Oil leak

exhaust rubbers slightly perished

Fail 3 Sep 2013 92,942 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

exhaust rubbers slightly perished

o/s rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 30 Aug 2012 91,766 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 80,379 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 7 Sep 2011 80,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 31 Aug 2010 88,388 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 89,754 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2008 86,571 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear wheels very rusty

nearside seatbeltbuckle cover missing

Fail 29 Jul 2008 86,531 miles

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

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

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Coolant leak

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

all under body very rusty

near side front seat belt buckle cover missing

off side and near side rear road wheels very rusty

Pass 6 Aug 2007 86,453 miles

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

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

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

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

front panel very rusty

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

seat belt stalk covers missing

Fail 12 Jul 2007 86,425 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

exhaust rubber mountings cracked

exhaust rubbing on chassis rail

exhaust system very rusty!

front pannel very rusty

off side front inner wing very rusty!

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 84,683 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 84,676 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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F355 LFJ is a 1989 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F355 LFJ, 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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F355 LFJ is a 1989 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 20 February 1989.

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