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F551 OES

1989 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

23,098 mi
Last recorded23,098 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Fiat Ducato77,339 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF551 OES
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 23,098 miles

Forward underside corroded

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 23,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up is to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Forward underside corroded

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Seat mounting bolt loose but seat still secure

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 May 2025 22,476 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 May 2025 22,429 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 21,523 miles

Both front outer cv boots starting to perish

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine sump corroded

Pass 19 May 2023 21,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front brake pad sensor wire broken

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

engine sump corroded

Fail 19 May 2023 21,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front brake pad sensor wire broken

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

engine sump corroded

Pass 26 May 2022 21,303 miles

front suspension track control arm's and tie bars bushes split and worn

Fail 24 May 2022 21,264 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

front suspension track control arm's and tie bars bushes split and worn

Pass 20 May 2021 21,238 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged corroded, metal valve (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged corroded, metal valve (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 May 2020 21,126 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear mounting perished (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 May 2020 21,126 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Chassis leg and inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Chassis leg and inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corrosion holed at rear

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear mounting perished (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2019 20,354 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step/ sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 19,754 miles

Nearside Front tyre, inner sidewall perishing

Nearside Rear metal tyre valve core corroded.

corrosion to offside front inner wing and front panel.

offside and nearside front hub/suspension components corroded.

Fail 26 Mar 2018 19,754 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front tyre, inner sidewall perishing

Nearside Rear metal tyre valve core corroded.

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

corrosion to offside front inner wing and front panel.

offside and nearside front hub/suspension components corroded.

Pass 27 Mar 2017 17,562 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bush cracking (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 17,562 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on inop (8.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bush cracking (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 16,809 miles

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

Offside Front head lamp pattern getting weak

Rear mounts getting perished

Pass 27 Jan 2015 16,809 miles

exhaust getting corroded

handbrake cables getting corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2015 16,809 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust getting corroded

handbrake cables getting corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2014 16,809 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front hubs corroded

both rear brake back plates corroded

offside front inner wing corroded

underside corroded in various places

Fail 23 Jan 2014 16,809 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

both front hubs corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear brake back plates corroded

offside front inner wing corroded

underside corroded in various places

Pass 7 Jan 2013 16,809 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust tail pipe mount missing

gear box noisy

n/s mirror damaged

rear brake back plates rusty

Pass 9 Jan 2012 16,809 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 16,809 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear and offside rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2009 16,766 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 16,766 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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F551 OES is a 1989 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 F551 OES, 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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F551 OES is a 1989 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 June 1989.

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