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F908 SCR

1989 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

71,780 mi
Last recorded71,780 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Fiat Ducato77,339 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF908 SCR
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 71,780 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch near arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

headlight beam patterns poor

main beam switch temperamental

Fail 16 May 2025 71,769 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch near arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

headlight beam patterns poor

Pass 16 Nov 2023 71,761 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 71,761 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 69,988 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front 18 years old

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

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

Offside Front 15 years old

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

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

Offside Rear tyre 22 years old cracked and perished

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 69,961 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested no headlights working (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle park brake cable fowling (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside front inner wheel arch within 30 centre metres of an engine mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front 18 years old

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

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

Offside Front 15 years old

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre 22 years old cracked and perished

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 69,370 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Jun 2018 64,408 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

offside door handle damaged

Fail 25 May 2018 64,408 miles

Brake performance not tested due to excessive brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose excessively damaged broken (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front exterior door handle broken but operates as intended

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 63,366 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 63,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Rear rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 63,301 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 63,301 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 63,139 miles

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

all front suspension components showing sighns of corrosion

Fail 3 Jul 2015 63,124 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

all front suspension components showing sighns of corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2009 62,131 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 62,124 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 60,705 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 60,705 miles

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 54,567 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

ehaust rubbers perishing

slight play in o/s/f wheelbearing

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

slight play o/s trackrod end

Pass 4 Aug 2005 52,522 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight ruffness from n/s/r wheel bearing

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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F908 SCR is a 1989 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F908 SCR, 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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F908 SCR is a 1989 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 7 March 1989.

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