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F848 FPW

1989 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

204,984 mi
Last recorded204,984 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 1989 Fiat Ducato77,339 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF848 FPW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 204,984 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2020 202,226 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2020 202,222 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 187,887 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 187,877 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned not fitted to offside (4.5.4 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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F848 FPW is a 1989 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F848 FPW, 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 F848 FPW registered?

F848 FPW is a 1989 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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