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M989 ABV

1995 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

138,789 mi
Last recorded138,789 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 1995 Fiat Ducato89,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM989 ABV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2022 138,789 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Front side light inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Middle wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2021 134,604 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 134,012 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 27 May 2020 133,905 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 128,601 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 125,281 miles

Oil leak ()

condition of exhaust

Pass 9 May 2017 121,295 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear cylinders (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak under transmission

security of front exhaust section

Pass 22 Mar 2016 117,618 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 117,545 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 112,559 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 112,458 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

condition of exhaust[repaired]

Pass 30 Oct 2013 105,597 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 98,499 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 98,499 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 86,158 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 86,158 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 77,485 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 76,623 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 76,623 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2009 74,894 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 74,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2005 68,803 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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M989 ABV is a 1995 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1995 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 89,584 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 M989 ABV, 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 31 years old, this Fiat Ducato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M989 ABV registered?

M989 ABV is a 1995 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 7 July 1995.

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