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F988 KMX

1989 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,863 mi
Last recorded62,863 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Fiat Ducato77,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF988 KMX
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2026 62,863 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 62,012 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 59,587 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 59,086 miles

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

front windscreen wiper motor mountings & mechanisms worn

Fail 19 May 2023 59,086 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired linkages stiff (1.1.17 (a))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dipping beam pattern cut-off to the right - should be to the left (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit engine compartment (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

front windscreen wiper motor mountings & mechanisms worn

Pass 25 Jan 2022 58,800 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 58,692 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 58,365 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 57,665 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres on 2-3 mm tread depth remaining

slight corrosion on o/s/f inner wheel arch

Pass 11 Jul 2006 56,986 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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F988 KMX is a 1989 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F988 KMX, 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 F988 KMX registered?

F988 KMX is a 1989 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 24 January 1989.

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