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F896 FAO

1988 Fiat Ducato

Beige Diesel 1930cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

96,566 mi
Last recorded96,566 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2008
Typical for 1988 Fiat Ducato76,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF896 FAO
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,930cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2008 96,566 miles

Nearside Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 95,476 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Jun 2007 95,364 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 92,312 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 92,312 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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F896 FAO is a 1988 Fiat Ducato in Beige with a 1,930cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1988 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 76,626 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 F896 FAO, 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 38 years old, this Fiat Ducato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F896 FAO registered?

F896 FAO is a 1988 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 12 December 1988.

Is F896 FAO safe to buy?

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