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F543 OTY

1989 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

64,966 mi
Last recorded64,966 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 1989 Fiat Ducato77,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF543 OTY
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 64,966 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2022 64,964 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 64,955 miles

multiple points of corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2020 64,701 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 64,305 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear b.pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidwall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 63,538 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 62,939 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 62,939 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 62,183 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all front to rear brake pipes greased

battery clamp loose

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 6 Jul 2015 61,369 miles

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

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

corrosion offside front outwith prescribed area

fuel filler neck perished under the bonnet

Fail 29 Jun 2015 61,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

corrosion offside front outwith prescribed area

fuel filler neck perished under the bonnet

Pass 17 Jun 2014 60,272 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 59,589 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 57,689 miles

offside inner cv boot insecure

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs corroded and worn

slight noise from nearside and offside rear wheel bearings

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

slight oil leak from engine area

Pass 30 Dec 2011 57,689 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded and worn

offside inner cv boot insecure

slight noise from nearside and offside rear wheel bearings

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

slight oil leak from engine area

Pass 6 Nov 2010 55,733 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 54,383 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 53,018 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 49,928 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 46,616 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 42,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Jul 2005 42,961 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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F543 OTY is a 1989 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 F543 OTY, 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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F543 OTY is a 1989 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 7 April 1989.

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