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OIL 5233

1989 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1989 Fiat Ducato77,339 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIL 5233
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025
Pass 21 Jun 2024 80,815 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2024 80,813 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (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 20 Jun 2023 79,425 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 78,510 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 78,498 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit clamp missing (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working marker lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Position lamp not working marker lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working marker lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inside of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outer step (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inside of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outer step (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 May 2021 77,949 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer wheel arch has corrosion, no sharp edges at time of test

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear suspension, axle partially seizing but still working as it should at time of test

Wheel bearing has slight play all 4 wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front inner arches have corrosion but not within a prescribed area at time of test

Pass 15 Jul 2019 77,936 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch has slight corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper scuttle panel has excessive corrosion but not within a prescribed area

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

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

Nearside Rear axle starting to seize

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy and has slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 77,936 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords within the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch has slight corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre low on air

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

Nearside Rear axle starting to seize

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy and has slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 77,420 miles

Nearside Rear axle bearings may be showing signs of seizing

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner arch holed but not within a prescribed area

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished not to cords at time of test

Fail 25 Jun 2018 77,420 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear axle bearings may be showing signs of seizing

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner arch holed but not within a prescribed area

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished not to cords at time of test

Pass 29 Jun 2017 76,487 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust rubber hangers slightly perished

Pass 23 Jun 2016 74,432 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 74,432 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing may be showing signs of wear

Offside Front outer sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 72,288 miles

off side front headlight image slightly hazy

off side rear wheelbearing has slight play

underbonnet wiring may require a tidy

Fail 26 Jun 2015 72,288 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

off side front headlight image slightly hazy

off side rear wheelbearing has slight play

underbonnet wiring may require a tidy

Pass 25 Jun 2014 70,177 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front wiper blades are slow during operation.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear gear box rubber mount is worn.

Welding repairs cannot be fully assessed due to rust proofing.

Fail 23 Jun 2014 70,177 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Both front sills and inner arches are corroded and holed but not within a perscribed area.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front wiper blades are slow during operation.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear gear box rubber mount is worn.

Pass 28 Jun 2013 69,521 miles

Both front brake discs slightly pitted/corroded.

Near side front inner wheel arch and sill corroded and holed but not within a perscribed area.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear gearbox mount slightly deteriated.

off side front inner wheel arch and sill corroded and holed, but not within a perscribed area.

Fail 26 Jun 2013 69,521 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front brake discs slightly pitted/corroded.

Near side front inner wheel arch and sill corroded and holed but not within a perscribed area.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear gearbox mount slightly deteriated.

off side front inner wheel arch and sill corroded and holed, but not within a perscribed area.

Pass 26 May 2012 68,143 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 67,207 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 64,833 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 62,995 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 61,953 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 61,953 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 May 2006 60,061 miles

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

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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OIL 5233 is a 1989 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OIL 5233, 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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OIL 5233 is a 1989 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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