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A230 SYM

1984 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

65,269 mi
Last recorded65,269 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1984 Fiat Ducato75,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA230 SYM
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 65,269 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 62,661 miles

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

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 62,646 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold to down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 59,338 miles

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

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

fresh underseal to underside of vehicle

Fail 26 Aug 2022 59,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

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

fresh underseal to underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Aug 2021 57,546 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

fresh underseal to underside of vehicle

Fail 18 Aug 2021 57,542 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure both (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick-up wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

fresh underseal to underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Jul 2019 55,842 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing beacoming noisy

brake pipes greased and possibly corroded

cv boots seaping graese

door step areas corrosion and weld repairs

exhaust slight leak

front and rearchassis areas weld repairs and corrosion

front inner wings corrosion and weld repair

headlamp patterns deteriorating

tyres splitting

Fail 17 Jul 2019 55,842 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel bearing beacoming noisy

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

brake pipes greased and possibly corroded

cv boots seaping graese

door step areas corrosion and weld repairs

exhaust slight leak

front and rearchassis areas weld repairs and corrosion

front inner wings corrosion and weld repair

headlamp patterns deteriorating

tyres splitting

Pass 18 Jul 2018 55,345 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight play

advise brake check discs corroded

brake pipes corroding

cv boots seaping grease

exhaust repaired and corroding

front and rear chasis weld repairs and some corrosion

front inner wing panelling corroded

headlamp patterns deterioratring

slight corrosion door step areas

Fail 18 Jul 2018 55,345 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight play

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

advise brake check discs corroded

brake pipes corroding

cv boots seaping grease

exhaust repaired and corroding

front and rear chasis weld repairs and some corrosion

front inner wing panelling corroded

headlamp patterns deterioratring

slight corrosion door step areas

Pass 19 Nov 2015 55,326 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 54,607 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 53,128 miles

All suspension bushes perishing.

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2011 52,626 miles

Oil leak

near side rear brake slightly binding

small cut to o/s/f tyre

Fail 9 May 2011 52,613 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

near side rear brake slightly binding

small cut to o/s/f tyre

Fail 7 Apr 2011 52,607 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

small cut to o/s/f tyre wall

Pass 8 Apr 2010 43,981 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 43,936 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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A230 SYM is a 1984 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1984 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 75,705 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 A230 SYM, 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 42 years old, this Fiat Ducato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A230 SYM is a 1984 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 25 June 1984.

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