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F781 ODV

1989 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

104,675 mi
Last recorded104,675 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Fiat Ducato77,339 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF781 ODV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 104,675 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated + offside front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside body + chassis + suspension components covered in under seal

Pass 20 Jul 2024 104,675 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 104,675 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 103,584 miles

Central Rear Coolant leak of engine

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jun 2022 102,719 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 102,708 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 100,201 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 May 2021 100,191 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted lower bolt missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body component insecure bumper bracket rotten (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2020 98,247 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 98,225 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

alternater belt slack

left hand drive headlights fitted but beam pattern masked to give flat beam pattern

o/s foot and handbrake recording lower brake effort than n/s

washer jets only just supplying sufficiant water

Fail 2 Aug 2018 98,225 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam bad earth (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam bad earth (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

alternater belt slack

left hand drive headlights fitted but beam pattern masked to give flat beam pattern

o/s foot and handbrake recording lower brake effort than n/s

washer jets only just supplying sufficiant water

Pass 8 May 2017 97,933 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 3 May 2017 97,906 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear metal brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 97,234 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe corrsion (7.1.2)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 97,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe corrsion (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 96,104 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 93,904 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 1 May 2013 89,407 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 89,407 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 84,964 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

air intake hose split

Fail 16 Apr 2012 84,537 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

air intake hose split

Pass 15 Apr 2011 80,994 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 78,526 miles

cracks to tyres on nearside front and both rears

Pass 23 Apr 2009 75,850 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 75,850 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 75,380 miles

both c/v boots starting to split

exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2007 75,380 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both c/v boots starting to split

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2006 74,824 miles

corrosion front discs

edges n/s front wing

exhaust mount splitting

wear n/s rear tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2005 72,314 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 72,314 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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F781 ODV is a 1989 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 F781 ODV, 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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F781 ODV is a 1989 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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