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A278 SAT

1984 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

111,567 mi
Last recorded111,567 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1984 Fiat Ducato75,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA278 SAT
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 111,567 miles

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 111,487 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall cracking

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 111,288 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

cracking in sidewall of offside front tyre

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 1 Sep 2014 111,194 miles

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

offside front tyre slight cracks

Pass 30 May 2013 110,231 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear tyre slightly cracking

Pass 6 Jun 2012 109,615 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 109,190 miles

o/s/f tyre nailed

Pass 22 May 2010 107,833 miles

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

nearside front tyre perished and spliting

offside rear tyre perished and spliting

Fail 15 May 2010 107,821 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside front tyre perished and spliting

offside rear tyre perished and spliting

Pass 20 May 2009 105,964 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

cracks on tyre walls

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2009 105,964 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

cracks on tyre walls

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2008 102,501 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front inner wing beginning to corrode. offside headlight reflector deteriorated.

Pass 23 May 2007 100,058 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 99,532 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2006 97,275 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 97,073 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 97,073 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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A278 SAT is a 1984 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 A278 SAT, 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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A278 SAT is a 1984 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 June 1984.

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