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F852 MGW

1989 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

151,217 mi
Last recorded151,217 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 1989 Fiat Ducato77,339 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF852 MGW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 151,217 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 151,217 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

3 exhaust rubber mountings broken but system still supported

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join to centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 150,784 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 150,784 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 149,679 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust rubber mount slightly deteriorated X 4

nearside & offside rear wheel arches slightly corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2017 149,679 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort nearside & offside (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

exhaust rubber mount slightly deteriorated X 4

nearside & offside rear wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2016 149,655 miles

Body has slight corrosion nearside & offside rear wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 149,655 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Body has slight corrosion nearside & offside rear wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 148,682 miles

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

nearside & offside rear wheel arches has slight corrosion

offside front bumper mount has slight corrosion

Fail 13 Feb 2015 148,682 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside & offside rear wheel arches has slight corrosion

offside front bumper mount has slight corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2014 147,819 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 147,819 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 146,999 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 141,363 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 141,363 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 127,637 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 126,183 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 125,415 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 125,411 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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F852 MGW 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 57.9%.

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 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 F852 MGW, 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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F852 MGW is a 1989 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 4 May 1989.

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