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F556 HGW

1988 Fiat Ducato

Beige Diesel 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,448 mi
Last recorded44,448 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2009
Typical for 1988 Fiat Ducato76,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF556 HGW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2009 44,448 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 4,447 miles

Centre Exhaust has a mounting that does not fully support the exhaust system (6.3.1b)

Horn does not function (6.2.1b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.5.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not in good working order (not working) (1.5.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not in good working order (not working) (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not in good working order (not working) (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not in good working order (not working) (1.5.1b)

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

engine overheating

Pass 21 Dec 2007 43,733 miles

o/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 11 Dec 2007 43,732 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

brake fluid low

o/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

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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F556 HGW is a 1988 Fiat Ducato in Beige with a 1,971cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F556 HGW, 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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What year was F556 HGW registered?

F556 HGW is a 1988 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 2 August 1988.

Is F556 HGW safe to buy?

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