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F482 GVO

1988 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

88,375 mi
Last recorded88,375 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Fiat Ducato76,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF482 GVO
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 88,375 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 84,441 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 84,341 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2022 84,340 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2021 83,831 miles

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

exhaust hanger rubbers perished

Pass 9 Jul 2019 83,497 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump is weeping and corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 83,497 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all lamps in-op (4.4.1 (e))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump is weeping and corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 82,272 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 81,974 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 81,974 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 81,813 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 81,813 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 81,336 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 80,901 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 80,901 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 80,777 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 80,577 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 80,021 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 79,084 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 78,209 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 77,774 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 76,164 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 75,166 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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F482 GVO is a 1988 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 F482 GVO, 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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What year was F482 GVO registered?

F482 GVO is a 1988 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 24 September 1988.

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The MOT history for F482 GVO shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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