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F642 FTV

1988 Fiat Ducato

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,018 mi
Last recorded45,018 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 1988 Fiat Ducato76,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF642 FTV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 45,018 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 45,006 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 44,986 miles

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

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 44,912 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 43,998 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 43,919 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 43,457 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

head lamps in poor condition

tyres perrishing

Fail 9 Jul 2014 43,457 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

head lamps in poor condition

tyres perrishing

Pass 26 Jan 2011 43,359 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2011 43,359 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 43,018 miles

Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 Jul 2009 43,018 miles

Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 May 2008 41,744 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight corrosion to nearside headlamp reflector

Pass 8 Jun 2007 39,410 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 37,986 miles

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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F642 FTV is a 1988 Fiat Ducato in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 F642 FTV, 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 F642 FTV registered?

F642 FTV is a 1988 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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