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UIL 1131

1989 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

72,151 mi
Last recorded72,151 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Fiat Ducato77,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUIL 1131
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 72,151 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 72,142 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 72,037 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 72,033 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 72,033 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Bay panel under wing. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 71,676 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 71,675 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 71,602 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Aug 2017 71,602 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Sep 2016 70,255 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust rubbers are starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 Sep 2015 69,427 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 67,092 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 67,092 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 61,006 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 May 2013 58,676 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 58,676 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 54,805 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 53,617 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 53,617 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 52,073 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 49,254 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 49,249 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 15 Jul 2005 47,606 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

centre exhaust rubber mount perished.

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge.

very slight binding from rear brakes.

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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UIL 1131 is a 1989 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 UIL 1131, 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 UIL 1131 registered?

UIL 1131 is a 1989 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is UIL 1131 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UIL 1131 shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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