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F962 VDU

1989 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

20,239 mi
Last recorded20,239 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2011
Typical for 1989 Fiat Ducato77,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF962 VDU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2011 20,239 miles

Both front brake discs badly pitted

Vehicle cooling fan does not appear to work - vehicle overheats if run

Fail 13 Aug 2011 20,239 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Both front brake discs badly pitted

Vehicle cooling fan does not appear to work - vehicle overheats if run

Pass 19 Aug 2010 20,153 miles

Appears to be slight wear and movement starting at N/S/R w/bearing

B/Hoses abit corroded at ferrules

Exhaust system getting abit corroded

Front and rear suspension and brake components starting to get abit corroded slightly

N/S/F inner w/arch area abit corroded in places

Pass 7 Aug 2008 20,252 miles

general corrosion

Fail 16 Jul 2008 20,052 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 19,981 miles

both front track rod end boots split

generall corrosion

movement in rear wheel bearings

reflectors in both front headlamps corroded

wiring around offside front headlamp insecure

Fail 13 Aug 2007 19,981 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

generall corrosion

reflectors in front headlamps corroded

slight movement in rear wheel bearings

Pass 15 Aug 2006 19,902 miles

ADVISE VEHICLE GENERALY CORRODED INCLUDING UNDER FRONT WINGS BONNET ETC

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Battery insecure

Fail 15 Aug 2006 19,902 miles

ADVISE VEHICLE GENERALY CORRODED INCLUDING UNDER FRONT WINGS BONNET ETC

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Battery insecure

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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F962 VDU is a 1989 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 F962 VDU, 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 F962 VDU registered?

F962 VDU is a 1989 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 18 July 1989.

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