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F490 SHN

1988 Fiat Ducato

Beige Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

128,749 mi
Last recorded128,749 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Fiat Ducato76,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF490 SHN
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 128,749 miles

Brake pipes coated preventing full inspection

Corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Slight body corrosion

Underbody partially coated in underseal and slightly corroded where visible

Fail 3 Jun 2026 128,736 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point area, marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipes coated preventing full inspection

Corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Slight body corrosion

Underbody partially coated in underseal and slightly corroded where visible

Pass 9 Jun 2025 127,592 miles

Brake pipes coated preventing full inspection

Corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Slight body corrosion

Underbody coated in underseal and slightly corroded where visible

Pass 5 Jun 2024 127,058 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2024 127,038 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Fuel system component leaking Diesel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 126,440 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 126,434 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen jet aim needs adjusting (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam image aimed to the right left hand drive fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 126,360 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 125,256 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 121,805 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 118,037 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 114,685 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 109,517 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 108,091 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 105,677 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 103,920 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 100,915 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 98,639 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 95,952 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 92,161 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 89,589 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 85,424 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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F490 SHN is a 1988 Fiat Ducato in Beige with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 F490 SHN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F490 SHN registered?

F490 SHN is a 1988 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 7 September 1988.

Is F490 SHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F490 SHN shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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