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F408 MSN

1988 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

51,931 mi
Last recorded51,931 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 1988 Fiat Ducato76,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF408 MSN
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 51,931 miles

Rear shackle mounts corroding

headlight images slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Jul 2021 51,924 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

wiper motor worn

Pass 1 Jul 2020 50,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

beam adjusters fitted to headlights

Pass 17 May 2019 50,806 miles

Front headlamp converter masks fitted

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer c.v boot cracking

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 50,806 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

exhaust rubber mountings badly perished

Pass 18 Apr 2018 45,592 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front tyres cracking in tread

headlamp image deteriorating

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 13 May 2016 45,119 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 44,401 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 44,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

battery loose in fixing

Pass 20 Jul 2011 44,005 miles

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

slight play in both front track rod ends

Fail 14 Jul 2011 44,000 miles

Front Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

slight play in both front track rod ends

Pass 7 Jul 2010 43,191 miles

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

front tie bar bushes perishing/splitting

Fail 5 Jul 2010 43,189 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 41,674 miles

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

moderate perishing to n/s/f and o/s/f lower suspension arm support bushes

n/s/f and o/s/f wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated

rear gear box mounting split

slight corrosion to rear brake hose metal shroads

slight manifold blow

Fail 26 Jun 2009 41,674 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

front bumper insecure

moderate perishing to n/s/f and o/s/f lower suspension arm support bushes

n/s/f and o/s/f wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated

rear gear box mounting split

slight manifold blow

Pass 23 Jul 2008 41,152 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 41,152 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 39,275 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 34,834 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 34,801 miles

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

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

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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F408 MSN is a 1988 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 F408 MSN, 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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F408 MSN is a 1988 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 December 1988.

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