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F489 LMV

1989 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

105,700 mi
Last recorded105,700 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Fiat Ducato77,339 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF489 LMV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 105,700 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 104,465 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 103,312 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 99,910 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 99,906 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 96,654 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 95,858 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 95,858 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 94,748 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 94,748 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 92,243 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 89,658 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 88,083 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 85,784 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 82,795 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 79,512 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 75,151 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 73,231 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 73,231 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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F489 LMV is a 1989 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 F489 LMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F489 LMV registered?

F489 LMV is a 1989 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 March 1989.

Is F489 LMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F489 LMV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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