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F553 GNW

1989 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,221 mi
Last recorded170,221 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 1989 Fiat Ducato77,339 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF553 GNW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2021 170,221 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2021 170,208 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 167,336 miles

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

signs of corrosion along inner sills

Pass 1 Aug 2015 166,257 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

both headlamps reflectors tarnished

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 8 Apr 2014 163,448 miles

both headlamp reflcors tarnished

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge and tread depth 2-3 m

Pass 26 Mar 2013 161,853 miles

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/front bumper end cap loose

o/s/front tyre trad depth 3mm

Pass 29 Mar 2012 160,308 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 160,286 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 155,658 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 155,471 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 148,337 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 147,918 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 147,906 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 14,540 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Mar 2009 14,540 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 143,190 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 140,718 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 140,718 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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F553 GNW is a 1989 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F553 GNW, 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 F553 GNW registered?

F553 GNW is a 1989 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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