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A520 BWA

1984 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,255 mi
Last recorded107,255 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2010
Typical for 1984 Fiat Ducato75,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA520 BWA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2010 107,255 miles

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

offside and nearside front brake discs rusted

Fail 22 Jul 2010 107,251 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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)

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

offside and nearside front brake discs rusted

Pass 4 Jul 2009 102,762 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 102,670 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front /nearside rear/offside front tyres cracking on sidewalls but cords not exposed

under front wheel arch,nearside and offside has small rot holes at front but not within prescribed area.also rear of offside front wheel arch holed but again not in prescribed area.

Pass 11 Jun 2008 101,796 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 101,796 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 Jan 2008 101,795 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 99,668 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 99,661 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 99,157 miles

various corrosion to body

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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A520 BWA is a 1984 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A520 BWA, 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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A520 BWA is a 1984 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 June 1984.

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