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F398 NBM

1989 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,213 mi
Last recorded118,213 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 1989 Fiat Ducato77,339 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF398 NBM
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 118,213 miles

Exhaust brackets missing but system is adequately supported

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Full sill under door (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Full sill under door (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

oil leak

Pass 28 May 2016 115,225 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 108,173 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 108,173 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 107,802 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 105,266 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 104,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 104,746 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 103,647 miles

o/s drive shaft bearing worn front and rear brake pipes rusting o/s/r brake flexy slight cracking n/s wiper split exhaut temp repair

Pass 9 Jun 2010 102,741 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2010 102,741 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 101,959 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 101,959 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 9 May 2008 100,746 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 100,746 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 99,681 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 99,654 miles

Oil leak

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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F398 NBM is a 1989 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 F398 NBM, 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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F398 NBM is a 1989 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 13 March 1989.

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