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F778 POT

1988 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

83,495 mi
Last recorded83,495 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 1988 Fiat Ducato76,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF778 POT
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 83,495 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Windscreen cab (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front cross member, Undercarriage inner steps, wings and door skins corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 82,322 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play And rear Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Hinge corroded (3.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch tub heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front cross member, scuttle below windscreen, undercarriage, sills wings and door skins corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 81,149 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 81,146 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2020 78,844 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2019 76,575 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 75,025 miles

Nearside Rear park brake getting lazy

both front brake discs slightly corroded on inner face

both rear brakes slight bind

bottom of drivers door corroded

exhaust rubber mounts perished

head lamp masks fitted

rear service brakes slight grab

very slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 19 May 2017 72,027 miles

head lamp mask converters fitted

Fail 11 May 2017 71,999 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rubbers snaped (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users no beam pattern (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users no beam pattern (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 May 2016 68,789 miles

Front reg deteriorated

O/S beam image poor

Surface corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 28 May 2016 68,789 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Side wall cracks (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front reg deteriorated

Surface corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 23 Oct 2014 67,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust rusty

n/s front wheel arch rusty

o/s front wheel arch rusty

towbar no electrics

Fail 22 Oct 2014 67,694 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust rusty

n/s front wheel arch rusty

o/s front wheel arch rusty

towbar no electrics

Pass 6 Nov 2013 65,732 miles

Oil leak

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Fail 4 Nov 2013 65,730 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Pass 9 Nov 2012 61,123 miles

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

brake fluid all over both rear tyres

brake fluid all over n/s and o/s back plate

centre rubber exhaust mount missing

indicators slow

part worn tyres fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2012 61,035 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

centre rubber exhaust mount missing

indicators slow

Pass 2 Nov 2011 50,909 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 50,907 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 49,927 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

center exhaust rubber missing

Pass 10 Aug 2010 49,163 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2010 49,163 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 47,748 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

servo vacuum hose weak

Fail 30 Jul 2009 47,718 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

servo vacuum hose weak

Pass 1 Aug 2008 46,950 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 45,694 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 45,694 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 44,701 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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F778 POT is a 1988 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 F778 POT, 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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F778 POT is a 1988 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 28 October 1988.

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