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F427 LPN

1989 Fiat Ducato

Gold Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,003 mi
Last recorded84,003 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Fiat Ducato77,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF427 LPN
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1989
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 84,003 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail and inner wheel arch area deteriorating (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail and inner wheel arch area deteriorating (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

central exhaust hanger temporary repair

Fail 23 Jul 2025 83,993 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both brake hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both brake hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened brake caliper bleed nipples heavily corroded (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail and inner wheel arch area deteriorating (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened brake caliper bleed nipples heavily corroded (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail and inner wheel arch area deteriorating (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

central exhaust hanger temporary repair

Pass 1 Aug 2024 83,549 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

front struts slightly corroded cups

Fail 22 Jul 2024 83,548 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

front struts slightly corroded cups

Pass 12 Jul 2023 83,325 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 83,316 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2023 83,295 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired not fully welded inner wing and engine bay lower front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength above arm inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 82,162 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 81,240 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 81,239 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Blowing At Manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 80,785 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 80,785 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 24 May 2019 80,550 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust has slight leak at front end, exhaust box is fitted incorrectly.

Pass 17 May 2018 79,542 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 76,104 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre Sidewall Cracking

Pass 29 Mar 2016 74,571 miles

both front tyre sidewalls heavily cracked

corrosion -front brake discs

front and rear coil springs corroded

offside rear top sidelight not working

small cracks in offside rear tyre sidewalls

Pass 8 Jan 2015 71,259 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2015 71,249 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 70,706 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/f wheel arch outer corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2014 70,706 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/f wheel arch outer corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2013 70,068 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 70,064 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 67,658 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2012 67,655 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 67,202 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 64,415 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Apr 2009 64,415 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 61,914 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 58,767 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 56,213 miles

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

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

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

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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F427 LPN is a 1989 Fiat Ducato in Gold with a 1,971cc petrol 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 F427 LPN, 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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F427 LPN is a 1989 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 March 1989.

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