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F979 DMS

1988 Fiat Ducato

Cream Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

272,835 mi
Last recorded272,835 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 1988 Fiat Ducato76,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF979 DMS
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1988
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 272,835 miles

front cross member slightly corroded

front discs slight corroded

n/s/r wheel bearing slight play

o/s/r brake slightly sticking

Pass 24 Dec 2015 268,271 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 268,231 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery insecure

Pass 12 Jul 2011 267,811 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 267,811 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 265,161 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front discs slightly pitted

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Jun 2009 263,474 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 257,963 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 247,070 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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F979 DMS is a 1988 Fiat Ducato in Cream with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 F979 DMS, 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 F979 DMS registered?

F979 DMS is a 1988 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1988.

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