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F712 PVH

1988 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,281 mi
Last recorded96,281 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2010
Typical for 1988 Fiat Ducato76,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF712 PVH
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2010 96,281 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 96,281 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 95,479 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 95,479 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 93,244 miles

front discs slightly corroded

front number plate slightly deteriorated still easily read from a distance

hand break has reserve travel but will need adjusting soon

mirror backs damaged but not insecure

n/s/r shocker casing corroded

n/s/r tyre side wall deteriorated not exposing cord

other under body corrosion but none prescribed

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in o/s/f track rod end

Fail 4 Feb 2009 93,244 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

front discs slightly corroded

front number plate slightly deteriorated still easily read from a distance

hand break has reserve travel but will need adjusting soon

mirror backs damaged but not insecure

n/s/r shocker casing corroded

n/s/r tyre side wall deteriorated not exposing cord

other under body corrosion but none prescribed

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in o/s/f track rod end

Pass 22 Jan 2008 90,265 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 90,265 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front discs corroded

front number plate slightly deteriorated

n/s/r tyre side wall deteriorated

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 19 Jan 2007 87,952 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 87,952 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 84,411 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 84,411 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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F712 PVH is a 1988 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 F712 PVH, 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 F712 PVH registered?

F712 PVH is a 1988 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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