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A979 RTC

1983 Fiat Ducato

Blue Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

93,934 mi
Last recorded93,934 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 1983 Fiat Ducato90,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA979 RTC
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 93,934 miles

seats slightly loose

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 20 Oct 2017 93,934 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 93,735 miles

both cv boot rubbers slightly split

both rear wheel bearings have slight play in them

Fail 4 Mar 2016 93,734 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 93,302 miles

general under body rusting

inner wings rusty

cv boots poor

front inner arches rusty

Gearbox mounting defective

battery tray base very rusty

Fail 26 Jun 2014 93,302 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 92,722 miles

nearside ball joint cover poor

rear spring bushes poor

rust on body

rust on front inner wings

Fail 25 Jun 2013 92,722 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 90,928 miles

battery loose

general under body rusting

play in nearside cv joint

Fail 6 Jun 2012 90,928 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 89,618 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s rear wheel bearing slight wear

Fail 21 Jun 2011 89,618 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 87,858 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

o/s/r shock absorber mount slight corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2009 83,911 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 83,190 miles

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)

Pass 20 May 2008 83,421 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 81,484 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 81,484 miles

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?

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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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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A979 RTC is a 1983 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 10 October 1983.

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