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F893 APS

1989 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,020 mi
Last recorded86,020 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Fiat Ducato77,339 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF893 APS
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 86,020 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 82,539 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 81,324 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 78,509 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 78,559 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 72,052 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 58,482 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 53,342 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 45,172 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 45,172 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Rear Lower Brake pipe inadequately clipped Rear axle brake pipe (3.6.B.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 44,045 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 44,045 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Both rear brakes starting to bind

Both rear handbrake outer cables bunching up.

Exhaust hangers perished

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2005 36,010 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 36,010 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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F893 APS is a 1989 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F893 APS, 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 F893 APS registered?

F893 APS is a 1989 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 April 1989.

Is F893 APS safe to buy?

The MOT history for F893 APS shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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