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F783 NTS

1989 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

90,010 mi
Last recorded90,010 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 1989 Fiat Ducato77,339 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF783 NTS
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 90,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

handbrake on the low side

repairs well covered front to rear

Pass 25 Aug 2022 89,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective x3 rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Sill Corrosion

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 89,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch area, 2x sections. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective x3 rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Sill Corrosion

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 89,130 miles

Corrosion throughout vehicle

Drivers seat belt buckle slight damage but still operational

Exhaust rubbers perished

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside outer CV gaiter damp

Offside front sill excessively corroded but not within 30cm

Slight blow exhaust

Pass 22 Jul 2019 88,248 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 83,705 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 83,628 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 79,931 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 79,914 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold leaking (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 78,179 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 76,709 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack

General corrosion on all steering and suspension components

Pass 8 May 2014 74,795 miles

All exhaust rubbers cracked

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Near side front tyre side wall deteriation

Near side rear hand brake outer cable broken

Suspension and body rust

Pass 10 May 2013 73,383 miles

nearside front[jacking point]body has slight corrosion, under body covered in thick under seal not allowing full assesment

Fail 30 Apr 2013 73,374 miles

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)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

under body covered in thick undersealer not allowing full assestment

Pass 25 May 2012 72,384 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 71,562 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 70,698 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 67,712 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 67,712 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener insecure (2.5.C.2b)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 65,509 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 64,189 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 64,189 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 61,190 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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F783 NTS is a 1989 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 F783 NTS, 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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F783 NTS is a 1989 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 12 May 1989.

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