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F494 SOO

1989 Fiat Ducato

Green Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

43,619 mi
Last recorded43,619 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2016
Typical for 1989 Fiat Ducato77,339 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF494 SOO
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2016 43,619 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 43,619 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 41,830 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 41,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 40,904 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 40,904 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 39,405 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/f and both rear tire sidewalls perrishing

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

Fail 30 Jun 2012 39,385 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/f and both rear tire sidewalls perrishing

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

Pass 12 May 2008 39,311 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 39,311 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 39,138 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyre sidewalls deteriorated but not enough to expose ply or cords

Fail 2 Mar 2007 39,138 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Battery insecure

O/S Headlight beam pattern

Pass 21 Nov 2005 38,982 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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F494 SOO is a 1989 Fiat Ducato in Green with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 F494 SOO, 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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F494 SOO is a 1989 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 21 April 1989.

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