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F693 TAD

1988 Fiat Ducato

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

53,319 mi
Last recorded53,319 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Fiat Ducato76,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF693 TAD
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 53,319 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 53,319 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 May 2024 53,319 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 53,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2023 53,319 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2022 53,391 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2021 53,319 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated securing cable tie poorly routed (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Temp fuel cap (sealing type) fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2021 53,319 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated securing cable tie poorly routed (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Temp fuel cap (sealing type) fitted

Fail 14 Jan 2021 53,319 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Fuel pipe leaking flexi section to pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch behind wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Towbar component fractured (6.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Towbar attachment likely to become detached (6.1.6 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure underside (4.11 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system poorly secured

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Temp fuel cap ( sealing type) fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2020 53,319 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower jacking point area corroded

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

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

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2018 52,161 miles

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

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

battery tray corroded

temp (locking) fuel cap fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2017 46,965 miles

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt temp repair taped up preventing ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 May 2016 46,121 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 45,186 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 45,186 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 45,137 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 44,306 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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F693 TAD is a 1988 Fiat Ducato in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 F693 TAD, 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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F693 TAD is a 1988 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 9 August 1988.

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