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F36 LTU

1988 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,974 mi
Last recorded81,974 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 1988 Fiat Ducato76,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF36 LTU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 81,974 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 May 2022 81,626 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Unders Of cab corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2022 81,626 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 81,044 miles

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

Underside has undergone extensive welding

Fail 30 May 2019 81,044 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 80,362 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive next to jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive next to jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2018 80,360 miles

Nearside 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 Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive next to jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive next to jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 77,873 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 76,940 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 77,000 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 75,776 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 75,776 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 73,572 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2012 73,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 72,665 miles

rear brake clean and adjust

Pass 22 Apr 2010 69,989 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2010 69,987 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 68,459 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 68,458 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 65,271 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 63,672 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 63,672 miles

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 62,943 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 62,937 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

exhaust tail pipe corroding

surface corrosion to n/s & o/s front brake discs

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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F36 LTU is a 1988 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1988 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 76,626 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 F36 LTU, 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 38 years old, this Fiat Ducato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F36 LTU registered?

F36 LTU is a 1988 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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