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F491 LMV

1989 Fiat Ducato

Cream Diesel 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,460 mi
Last recorded64,460 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2010
Typical for 1989 Fiat Ducato77,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF491 LMV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2010 64,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 64,460 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2009 64,372 miles

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

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

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

rear rubber exhaust mounts perished

Fail 9 May 2009 64,371 miles

Nearside Front Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

rear rubber exhaust mounts perished

Pass 29 Mar 2008 64,208 miles

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

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

rear brake pipes coverd in greese

Fail 29 Mar 2008 64,208 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear brake pipes coverd in greese

Pass 31 Aug 2006 63,884 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 63,884 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2005 57,751 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2005 57,751 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.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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F491 LMV is a 1989 Fiat Ducato in Cream with a 1,971cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F491 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.

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What year was F491 LMV registered?

F491 LMV is a 1989 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 10 March 1989.

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