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F85 HWJ

1989 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2428cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

188,099 mi
Last recorded188,099 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 1989 Fiat Ducato77,339 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF85 HWJ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,428cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 188,099 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 187,696 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 185,725 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 184,806 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute front both side repeaters (4.4.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 184,806 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute front both side repeaters (4.4.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 183,735 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 180,314 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 180,284 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 180,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 179,207 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside rear brake slight binding

Pass 2 Mar 2011 176,872 miles

Both front headlight's have been taped and flat lined at time of test.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 170,442 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Feb 2010 170,441 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and fouling (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Towbar mounting obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 185,110 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 165,102 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 165,111 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 161,930 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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F85 HWJ is a 1989 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,428cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 F85 HWJ, 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 F85 HWJ registered?

F85 HWJ is a 1989 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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