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F371 PNC

1989 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

196,191 mi
Last recorded196,191 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Fiat Ducato77,339 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF371 PNC
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 196,191 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 175,585 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 175,585 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 165,064 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Rear Leaf springs are worn/straight

Fail 28 Feb 2024 164,999 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Rear Leaf springs are worn/straight

Pass 2 Feb 2023 164,396 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Leaf springs are showing signs of wear

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 164,396 miles

Central Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 164,202 miles

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 164,201 miles

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 164,068 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear brake pipe end ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2020 164,068 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear brake pipe end ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlights left hand drive, tape put on lense to flatten beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 163,336 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four front & rear axle unions rusty (1.1.12 (f) (i))

left hand dip headlight pattern

Pass 24 Jul 2018 162,898 miles

Front front top marker lights out

Offside outer C V gaiter perished

Rear brake hose union rusty

both dip beam patterns poor

Fail 17 Jul 2018 162,898 miles

Front Direction indicator not working both fronts out (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front front top marker lights out

Offside outer C V gaiter perished

Rear brake hose union rusty

both dip beam patterns poor

Pass 7 Jul 2017 161,019 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2017 161,091 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative not effective , dull & not visable (1.4.B.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned not visable from rear (1.3.2a)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 158,798 miles

LHD vehicle lhd dip pattern

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

o/s rear fog light mounting poor

wipers poor / dirty windscreen

Pass 1 Jul 2015 157,098 miles

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

all indicators poor/dull

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Fail 1 Jul 2015 157,098 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

all indicators poor/dull

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 14 Jul 2014 155,183 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

hazzard lights poor (dim)

left hand drive vehicle, right hand dip pattern

Fail 8 Jul 2014 155,183 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

battery flat

both rear tyres perished

hazzard lights poor (dim)

left hand drive vehicle, right hand dip pattern

Pass 6 Jun 2013 154,870 miles

L H D headlights

Fail 31 May 2013 154,868 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

L H D headlights

brake bind o/s front

Pass 14 Apr 2011 151,475 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

all front brake pipes corroded at ends

front brake discs pitted

offside front tyre deteriorated

serious oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2011 151,473 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

all front brake pipes corroded at ends

front brake discs pitted

offside front tyre deteriorated

serious oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2009 147,211 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 146,065 miles

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

slight play offside and nearside rack.

Pass 10 Oct 2007 145,157 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 143,371 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 143,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

possable n/s head light beam image wrong

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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F371 PNC is a 1989 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 F371 PNC, 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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F371 PNC is a 1989 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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