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A9 YMX

1987 Fiat Ducato

Beige Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

108,316 mi
Last recorded108,316 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 1987 Fiat Ducato76,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 YMX
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 108,316 miles

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated insecure wiring (4.11 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Vehicle chassis been under sealed restricting inspection of components.

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security been under sealed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 108,293 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated insecure wiring (4.11 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 107,804 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracked. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger cracked. (marked yellow) (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2023 107,801 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracked. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger cracked. (marked yellow) (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2022 107,482 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 107,290 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2021 107,281 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 106,721 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking on the sidewall

Pass 29 Jun 2018 105,836 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front corrosion to bulk head

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 105,108 miles

Front brake discs heavily corroded

Park brake travel

Rear brake binding

Pass 1 Jul 2016 104,420 miles

corrosion on front discs b/l

n/s/r and o/s/r brake has slight bind

o/s/r tyre wear inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2015 104,080 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2015 104,074 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 103,581 miles

front discs corroding

wipers deteriorating

Pass 17 Jun 2013 103,277 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 103,277 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 102,680 miles

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

advise condition of all exhaust mounts

advise condition of both front brake disc advise rp

advise offside fron t tyre has slight split in side wall 195/15

advise suspect front brake pads low

Pass 9 Jun 2011 101,583 miles

advise exhuast condition

Pass 9 Jun 2010 100,011 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 98,222 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 96,020 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 121,931 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 121,931 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 91,137 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 91,137 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

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

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

both mirror lenses pitted.

cab corroded.

clutch pedal rubber missing.

front brake discs slightly corroded.

handbrake travels high,n/s/r brake performance slightly low.

n/s/r indicator lens cracked but complete.

rear suspension very low!

rear tyres worn on inside edges.

slight play in steering rack knuckle joints.

various engine oil leaks.

various stone chips in windscreen.

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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A9 YMX is a 1987 Fiat Ducato in Beige with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1987 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 76,227 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 A9 YMX, 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 39 years old, this Fiat Ducato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A9 YMX is a 1987 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 19 January 1987.

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