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F396 FAW

1989 Fiat Ducato

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

94,305 mi
Last recorded94,305 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 1989 Fiat Ducato77,339 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF396 FAW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 94,305 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 93,868 miles

Front suspension components corroded

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

parts of underbody covered in underseal

Fail 11 Jul 2018 93,805 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 89,376 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

x2 rubbers missing off exhaust

Fail 10 Jul 2017 89,335 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

x2 rubbers missing off exhaust

Pass 11 Jul 2016 88,685 miles

Front arches corroded

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

Offside Front wiper blade split

Pass 16 Jul 2015 87,381 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

o/s/f arch corroded

o/s/f blade split but still clearing

Pass 20 Jun 2014 85,780 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 83,746 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 79,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

One exhaust rubber mount missing, still secure.

Two rear exhaust rubber mounts perished and splitting.

Fail 1 Mar 2012 79,642 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Driveshaft support bearing retaining nuts loose.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

One exhaust rubber mount missing, still secure.

Two rear exhaust rubber mounts perished and splitting.

Pass 12 Mar 2011 77,741 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 74,061 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 73,796 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 71,582 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2009 71,582 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 May 2008 67,091 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 66,760 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 64,317 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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F396 FAW is a 1989 Fiat Ducato in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F396 FAW, 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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F396 FAW is a 1989 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 16 May 1989.

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