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F509 GVR

1989 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,365 mi
Last recorded91,365 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Fiat Ducato77,339 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF509 GVR
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 91,365 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ***Borderline pass/fail*** (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot not fully secure - Clip missing

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 91,221 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 91,028 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 82,317 miles

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

rear springs worn

Fail 5 May 2019 82,315 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel park brake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/14c (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracks and cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear springs worn

Pass 30 Apr 2018 76,355 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Apr 2018 76,351 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Apr 2017 71,933 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 71,816 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 69,722 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 69,713 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 69,432 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to front offside wheel arch no sharp edges at time of test

Pass 9 Jul 2007 68,863 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 68,863 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 68,107 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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F509 GVR is a 1989 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 F509 GVR, 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 F509 GVR registered?

F509 GVR is a 1989 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 15 May 1989.

Is F509 GVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F509 GVR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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