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F435 HNU

1989 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

51,495 mi
Last recorded51,495 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Fiat Ducato77,339 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF435 HNU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 51,495 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 51,495 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 50,611 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2023 47,773 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 47,324 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2022 47,324 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2021 47,317 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both onto caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Wheel bearing has slight play front and rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 46,303 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Mains. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Around front pipe area. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play And Offside front. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Also slightly noisy. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Also slightly noisy. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak on engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around jacking areas, coated in underseal. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 44,630 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Mains. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion around front jacking point Areas and coated underseal. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 43,801 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to head (7.1.2)

Nearside Front inner and outer sill corroded and holed near jacking point

Offside Front inner wheel arch near jacking point

Offside Front tyre walls cracking

Fail 4 May 2018 43,794 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure glass (1.7.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to head (7.1.2)

Nearside Front inner and outer sill corroded and holed near jacking point

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front inner wheel arch near jacking point

Offside Front tyre walls cracking

Pass 28 Mar 2017 42,768 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front play in wheel bearing

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear play in wheel bearing

screen milky round edges

Fail 24 Mar 2017 42,768 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front play in wheel bearing

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear play in wheel bearing

Pass 15 Apr 2016 42,304 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 42,304 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 41,653 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 41,651 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 41,207 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 41,207 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 40,851 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 40,177 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 10 Apr 2012 40,177 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 31 Mar 2011 39,275 miles

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

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

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

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

park brake relay lever return spring broken

Pass 9 Apr 2010 38,016 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 36,102 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 36,082 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 35,492 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 35,477 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 33,588 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 33,588 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

petrol pipe to carburettor cracked.

Pass 2 Mar 2006 32,137 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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F435 HNU is a 1989 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 F435 HNU, 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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F435 HNU is a 1989 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 6 January 1989.

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