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F417 OFG

1989 Fiat Ducato

Beige Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

211,783 mi
Last recorded211,783 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2009
Typical for 1989 Fiat Ducato77,339 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF417 OFG
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2009 211,783 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Jun 2009 211,776 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 207,916 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 207,907 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 205,259 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Dec 2006 205,211 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe excessively chafed (3.6.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2005 202,118 miles

1 of 2 sidelamp bulbs inoperative on nearside rear

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

Rear number plate and lights on plastic mount needs securing.

Fail 27 Oct 2005 201,476 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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F417 OFG is a 1989 Fiat Ducato in Beige with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F417 OFG, 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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What year was F417 OFG registered?

F417 OFG is a 1989 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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