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F683 RHW

1989 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

182,408 mi
Last recorded182,408 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 1989 Fiat Ducato77,339 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF683 RHW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 182,408 miles

reverse lamp inoperative

Fail 3 Mar 2023 182,408 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 11 Mar 2022 181,051 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 181,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 179,763 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 179,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 179,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 179,153 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2019 177,786 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 13 May 2019 177,786 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 2 May 2018 177,141 miles

Corroion to underside of vehicle not in the prescribed areas

Slight corrosion around nearside rear leaf mount

Slight corrosion to nearside front seatbelt mount

Fail 2 May 2018 177,141 miles

Corroion to underside of vehicle not in the prescribed areas

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Slight corrosion around nearside rear leaf mount

Slight corrosion to nearside front seatbelt mount

Pass 24 Aug 2016 174,349 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 174,343 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 173,061 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 172,076 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 170,859 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 170,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 169,941 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 169,927 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 169,212 miles

battery tray corroded

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

offside front inner c-v boot leaking grease

Fail 22 Oct 2010 169,212 miles

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

battery tray corroded

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

offside front inner c-v boot leaking grease

Pass 3 Dec 2009 166,668 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2008 163,570 miles

both rear wheel bearings getting noisey

engine oil leak

front track control arm bushes getting perished

rear spring rear hanger brackets getting corroded

small holes both front inner arches

some play steering rack

Pass 20 Nov 2007 159,025 miles

both rear spring rear hanger brackets getting corroded

engine oil leak

exhaust support rubbers getting worn

existing repairs to offside rear spring front hanger bracket appear ok

nearside front tyre outer wall getting perished

some corrosion nearside front inner wing

some play steering rack

Fail 13 Nov 2007 158,918 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

both rear spring rear hanger brackets getting corroded

engine oil leak

exhaust support rubbers getting worn

existing repairs to offside rear spring front hanger bracket appear ok

nearside front tyre outer wall getting perished

some corrosion nearside front inner wing

some play steering rack

Pass 7 Dec 2006 156,049 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 156,029 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake pipe to o/s rear wheel cylinder getting corroded

engine oil leak

rear spring rear shackle mounting brackets getting corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2005 146,132 miles

both c.v boots getting perished

brake pipes to rear getting corroded

nearside front wheel bearing getting noisey

oil leak

rear spring rear hanger brackets getting corroded

some corrosion both front inner wings

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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F683 RHW is a 1989 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 F683 RHW, 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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F683 RHW is a 1989 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 3 April 1989.

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