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1989 Fiat Ducato 2.0L Petrol · F803 BVG

F803 BVG

1989 Fiat Ducato (2.0L, petrol). First registered 23 Mar 1989. Recorded mileage 104,520 miles. MOT valid until 09 Apr 2027.

Make & Model
FIAT DUCATO
Year / Origin
1989 · Nottingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 09 Apr 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
104,520 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 09 Apr 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1989
Engine
1971cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The Fiat Ducato demonstrates a solid roadworthiness status, underscored by a clean pass recorded on March 11, 2026, at 104,520 miles. This latest test continues a positive maintenance trend established over the preceding two years, contrasting sharply against a pair of mysterious test failures in late 2023 and early 2024 that curiously logged no specific defect codes in the official record. Consecutive clear certificates from April 2025 and March 2026 indicate that any administrative or minor operational hurdles from that prior twelve-month window have been fully resolved by the custodian. At thirty-seven years of age, the vehicle has accumulated 104,520 miles, averaging a modest 2,825 miles annually. This low utilization rate points toward light recreational use or prolonged periods spent parked rather than intensive commercial deployment. The sparsity of historical data prior to late 2023 requires caution, as older Ducato models frequently suffer from hidden structural degradation when left standing in damp conditions for extended periods. Physical inspection must prioritize the structural integrity of the chassis, floor pans, and sills, given the susceptibility of late-eighties commercial vehicles to corrosion. An underbody examination is essential to verify that the absence of recent MOT advisories reflects genuine structural soundness rather than superficial remedial work concealing deeper rot. Prospective buyers should also thoroughly check the condition of rubber suspension bushes, brake lines, and drivetrain components which inevitably degrade through age regardless of low mileage accumulation.
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F803 BVG Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2026
  • 104,520 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)

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F803 BVG MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 12 Sept 2026, 05:12
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Fiat Ducato (F803 BVG) between December 2023 and March 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 11 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.

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ADVISORY

F803 BVG Mileage History

  1. 20/12/2023101,842 mi
  2. 09/04/2024101,898 mi+56 mi
  3. 10/04/2024101,898 mi
  4. 11/04/2025104,150 mi+2,252 mi
  5. 11/03/2026104,520 mi+370 mi

Average of roughly 1,205 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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