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F838 SLM

1989 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

60,781 mi
Last recorded60,781 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 1989 Fiat Ducato77,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF838 SLM
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 60,781 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

heavily undersealed underneath

Fail 18 Jun 2024 60,722 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Lower ball joints bolt x1 not correctly tightened but other 3 fine making the ball joint secure both sides

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced all on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front inner wheel archs hand been repaired and undersealed and are corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both sides (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

all four front brake hoses are not clipped in to brackets

both inner sill have been repaired and under sealed and are corroded

rear brake backing plates corroded

rear springs corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2023 60,711 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 60,711 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 60,644 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 60,633 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings lower door step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion inner door step (6.1.B.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 60,288 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 58,979 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

n/s/f outrigger corroded- not in prescibed area

Pass 15 Nov 2012 58,649 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 58,649 miles

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

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

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

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

slight noise n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 10 Nov 2011 57,862 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 57,851 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 57,501 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 57,138 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 56,491 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 56,491 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 10 Oct 2007 55,417 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 55,417 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 53,630 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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F838 SLM is a 1989 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 F838 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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F838 SLM is a 1989 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 2 May 1989.

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