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F821 SLM

1989 Fiat Ducato

Black Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,164 mi
Last recorded76,164 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Fiat Ducato77,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF821 SLM
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 76,164 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front wheel arches corroded/covered in tape

headlamp masks fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2024 74,316 miles

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

headlamp masks fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2024 74,316 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leak from manifold to front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam image kicks up to right (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 74,286 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill / splash pan area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 73,700 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 73,700 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 71,523 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 70,321 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 70,314 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracks in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracks in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2019
Fail 31 Oct 2019

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

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

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 69,016 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 68,686 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor leak at manifold (7.1.2)

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

under covers fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2016 68,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing cant clip in (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load stock cover missing (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor leak at manifold (7.1.2)

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

under covers fitted

Pass 27 May 2014 67,035 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 66,778 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 66,777 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 66,307 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 64,655 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 63,033 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 59,373 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 56,285 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 52,934 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 52,934 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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F821 SLM is a 1989 Fiat Ducato in Black with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F821 SLM, 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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What year was F821 SLM registered?

F821 SLM is a 1989 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 2 May 1989.

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