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F494 YFD

1988 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

204,287 mi
Last recorded204,287 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 1988 Fiat Ducato76,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF494 YFD
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 204,287 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rearmost (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both foremost (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front wipers deteriorated

slight wear in upper steering universal joint

Fail 28 Aug 2019 204,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure rearmost (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rearmost (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both foremost (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front wipers deteriorated

slight wear in upper steering universal joint

Pass 3 Aug 2018 201,559 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all rear tyres in poor condition

Fail 2 Aug 2018 201,557 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 4 Apr 2017 201,126 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play all (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 201,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play all (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 198,955 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 189,306 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 185,396 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 183,727 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 183,633 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2010 180,795 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2010 180,784 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2009 175,393 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 175,393 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 174,301 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2008 174,269 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2007 173,349 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2007 173,349 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2006 170,432 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 4 Dec 2006

Inner Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 165,106 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2005 165,105 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

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 YFD is a 1988 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 YFD, 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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F494 YFD is a 1988 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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