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M489 MRD

1994 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,256 mi
Last recorded119,256 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 1994 Fiat Ducato81,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM489 MRD
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 119,256 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 117,908 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Sep 2017 117,908 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Sep 2016 115,694 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Sep 2016 115,694 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 121,168 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 110,998 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 108,093 miles

o/s/ & n/s/front upper inner wheel arches corroded

o/s/front chassis corroded

welding repairs carried out to o/s/front upper inner sills & door step & undersealed

Pass 12 Oct 2012 106,558 miles

o/s/ & n/s/front upper chassis to floors welding repairs carried out

Pass 22 Aug 2011 103,304 miles

advise all rubber mountain pearshing

advise o/s/ inner sil been welded and undersealed

advise o/s/f and n/s/f jacking point been welded and undersealed

Fail 10 Aug 2011 103,222 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

advise all rubber mountain pearshing

Pass 27 Jul 2010 102,911 miles

advise complete underside of vehicle been undersealed

Pass 23 Jul 2009 101,645 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 101,645 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 100,987 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 100,437 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 99,289 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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M489 MRD is a 1994 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1994 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 81,006 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 M489 MRD, 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 32 years old, this Fiat Ducato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M489 MRD registered?

M489 MRD is a 1994 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 28 October 1994.

Is M489 MRD safe to buy?

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