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FIG 4596

1989 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

98,018 mi
Last recorded98,018 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 1989 Fiat Ducato77,339 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIG 4596
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2024 98,018 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2022 97,625 miles

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

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction wiper sweep is very short and arms and pivots worn (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside stabilizer arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

multiple loose wires and looms in engine compartment

insecure load removed before test gas bottle

Fail 6 Apr 2022 97,621 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit able to slide back and forth onto loose wiring (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed large cracks in sidewall 185/14 102/100 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction wiper sweep is very short and arms and pivots worn (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside stabilizer arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

multiple loose wires and looms in engine compartment

insecure load removed before test gas bottle

Pass 16 Sep 2020 97,540 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 96,802 miles

near-side handbrake effort becoming low

Fail 26 Jul 2018 96,802 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

near-side handbrake effort becoming low

Pass 6 Jun 2017 95,091 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

severe corrosion near-side front outrigger

Fail 11 Apr 2017 94,956 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

near-side front outrigger corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2016 92,739 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near-side handbrake effort becoming low

Fail 25 Mar 2015 88,615 miles

Coolant leak

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front bumper missing

Pass 25 Mar 2015 88,615 miles

Coolant leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front bumper missing

Pass 24 Oct 2013 88,600 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

n/s/f inner drain hole till sill surface corrosion

n/s/f outer wheel arch surface corrosion

n/s/r brake grabing

Fail 24 Oct 2013 88,600 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

n/s/f inner drain hole till sill surface corrosion

n/s/f outer wheel arch surface corrosion

n/s/r brake grabing

Pass 25 Oct 2012 85,892 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2012 85,892 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2011 85,524 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear tyre wear on inside edge offside

Fail 4 Nov 2011 85,524 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear tyre wear on inside edge offside

Pass 25 Oct 2010 84,950 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 83,205 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs slightly scored

Fail 10 Aug 2009 79,417 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 79,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 76,496 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2008 76,496 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 67,921 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 61,798 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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FIG 4596 is a 1989 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 FIG 4596, 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 FIG 4596 registered?

FIG 4596 is a 1989 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 9 May 1989.

Is FIG 4596 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIG 4596 shows 25 tests with a 56% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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