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F789 PFB

1988 Fiat Ducato

Blue Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

111,035 mi
Last recorded111,035 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2007
Typical for 1988 Fiat Ducato76,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF789 PFB
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2007 111,035 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 111,028 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Outer Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

battery lamp not working †oil pressure lamp not working

Fail 10 Jul 2007 110,942 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nsf jacking point corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2006 108,574 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 108,574 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2005 103,106 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2005

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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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F789 PFB is a 1988 Fiat Ducato in Blue with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 F789 PFB, 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 F789 PFB registered?

F789 PFB is a 1988 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 November 1988.

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