MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,934 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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seats slightly loose
slight play in rear wheel bearings
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported loose on clamp (7.1.1)
Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
seats slightly loose
slight play in rear wheel bearings
both cv boot rubbers slightly split
both rear wheel bearings have slight play in them
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release both fronts (5.2.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both cv boot rubbers slightly split
both rear wheel bearings have slight play in them
general under body rusting
inner wings rusty
cv boots poor
front inner arches rusty
Gearbox mounting defective
battery tray base very rusty
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Gearbox mounting defective
battery tray base very rusty
cv boots poor
front inner arches rusty
general under body rusting
inner wings rusty
nearside ball joint cover poor
rear spring bushes poor
rust on body
rust on front inner wings
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear spring bushes poor
rust on body
rust on front inner wings
battery loose
general under body rusting
play in nearside cv joint
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
battery loose
general under body rusting
play in nearside cv joint
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s rear wheel bearing slight wear
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s rear wheel bearing slight wear
front brake discs slightly worn
o/s/r shock absorber mount slight corrosion
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
all 4 tyre sidewalls perished
right track rod gaiter split right bottom swivel gaiter split
How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A979 RTC is a 1983 Fiat Ducato in Blue with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1983 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 90,088 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 A979 RTC, 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 43 years old, this Fiat Ducato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was A979 RTC registered?
A979 RTC is a 1983 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 10 October 1983.
Is A979 RTC safe to buy?
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