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AHZ 1885

1989 Fiat Ducato

Cream Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

222,611 mi
Last recorded222,611 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 1989 Fiat Ducato77,339 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHZ 1885
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 222,611 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 222,611 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 222,320 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 222,120 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 222,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine breathing oil fumes from rocker cover

Pass 10 Sep 2012 221,175 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2012 221,175 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2011 217,233 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jul 2011 217,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 21,447 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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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AHZ 1885 is a 1989 Fiat Ducato in Cream with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1989 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 77,339 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 AHZ 1885, 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 37 years old, this Fiat Ducato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AHZ 1885 registered?

AHZ 1885 is a 1989 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is AHZ 1885 safe to buy?

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