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Fiat DUCATO - 1989

530.2 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 1989 is 252.8 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Fiat DUCATO, model year 1989. Sample size: 268 cars, 559 tests and 2,964 recorded faults.
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More faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 268 cars

The 1989 Fiat Ducato has a significantly higher overall defect rate, with around 530 defects per 100 vehicles compared to the yearly average of 249. This model exhibits particularly high rates of defects in categories such as Brakes and Lights & Electrics, where it exceeds the average by 130% and 268% respectively. Additionally, it shows a concerning trend with mileage, as defects increase across all mileage segments, peaking at 700 defects per 100 for vehicles with 0-31,000 miles. Overall, the Ducato's performance in terms of visibility and structural integrity also stands out negatively when compared to the average car of the same year.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 268 cars

More model years for Fiat DUCATO

1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024

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Categories

Brakes
▼ 130.3% worse
223.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 97.1 / 100 tests
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
  • Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brakes imbalance across an axle such that: the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. Or in the case of testing on the road, the vehicle deviates excessively from a straight lin
Steering
▲ 5.4% better
24.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 26.1 / 100 tests
  • Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: damaged or deteriorated
  • Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
  • A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
  • A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
  • Free play in the steering, measured at the rim of the steering wheel is: excessive
Visibility
▼ 125.9% worse
49.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 22.0 / 100 tests
  • Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
  • Obligatory mirror or device: slightly damaged or loose
  • Wiper not operating or missing
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
  • Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
Lights & Electrics
▼ 256.0% worse
218.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 61.4 / 100 tests
  • A headlamp: missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
  • A direction indicator: lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
  • Beam image obviously incorrect
  • Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
  • A battery insecure: but not likely to fall from carrier
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 69.6% worse
280.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 165.6 / 100 tests
  • A wheel bearing: with excessive play
  • The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
  • A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
Body/Structure
▼ 196.3% worse
182.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 61.7 / 100 tests
  • Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
  • Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
  • A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
  • A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: severely deteriorated
  • Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
Equipment
▼ 4.3% worse
19.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 18.5 / 100 tests
  • is significantly reduced or The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a ’prescribed area’): inadequately repaired
  • is significantly reduced or The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a ’prescribed area’): inadequately repaired
  • Seat belt anchorage loose
  • Audible warning:
  • Seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended
Other
▼ 14.5% worse
60.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 53.1 / 100 tests
  • Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
  • Emissions test unable to be completed
  • Any part of the noise suppression system: insecure
  • Emissions levels exceed default limits
  • Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 700 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

A wheel bearing: with excessive play
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 220
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 160
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 129
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 116
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 105
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: severely deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 104
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 100
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 99
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 93
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 72

Serious faults (Top 10)

Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 72
A headlamp: missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
FAIL
Occurrences: 61
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 48
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
FAIL
Occurrences: 46
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 41
A direction indicator: lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 37
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
FAIL
Occurrences: 34
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 33
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 30
Lamp not securely attached
FAIL
Occurrences: 28