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F597 GRA

1988 Fiat Ducato

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

73,989 mi
Last recorded73,989 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 1988 Fiat Ducato76,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF597 GRA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 73,989 miles

Bonnet lid corroded

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

Nearside Front cab sill corroded.

nearside inner wing corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2019 73,989 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside and offside bottom inner wings including front bumper mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury cab door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury cab door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet lid corroded

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

Nearside Front cab sill corroded.

nearside inner wing corroded

Pass 4 May 2018 70,436 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2018 70,434 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective does not open (8.4.2)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort n/s and o/s (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 24 May 2017 66,738 miles

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

both cab doors badly corroded at bottom

exhaust system badly corroded

Fail 23 May 2017 66,735 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis close to track control arm mounting.marked. (2.2.C.1h)

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rubber bushes on track control arms (2.4.G.2)

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

both cab doors badly corroded at bottom

exhaust system badly corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2016 64,077 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 6 May 2015 60,884 miles

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

has slight corrosion in places but not excessive

Pass 21 May 2014 57,833 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 57,833 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 17 May 2013 57,507 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 May 2013 57,507 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 56,251 miles

corrosion underneath

Fail 23 May 2012 56,248 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

corrosion underneath

Pass 19 May 2011 55,613 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 54,039 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all front end corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2009 51,995 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

advise surface corrosian

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 51,995 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

advise surface corrosian

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Feb 2009 51,994 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

advise surface corrosian advise tow bar nut missing

advise wippers worn

Pass 8 Feb 2008 51,991 miles

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

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

osf inner arch holled nsf inner arch holled but not in perscribed area

Fail 4 Feb 2008 51,990 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

osf inner arch holled nsf inner arch holled but not in perscribed area

Pass 12 Apr 2006 50,312 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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F597 GRA is a 1988 Fiat Ducato in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 F597 GRA, 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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F597 GRA is a 1988 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 October 1988.

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