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B165 ETX

1985 Fiat Ducato

Cream Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,233 mi
Last recorded4,233 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 1985 Fiat Ducato75,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB165 ETX
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 4,233 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 14,982 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 4,967 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear LAMP UNIT INSECURE

Pass 8 Oct 2020 3,216 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 3,720 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 111 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 111 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 145,966 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 145,422 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

o/s front tyre cracking on sidewall

slight noise o/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 3 Sep 2015 145,421 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

o/s front tyre cracking on sidewall

slight noise o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 14 Jun 2014 143,704 miles

offside rack end

Pass 22 Jun 2013 143,800 miles

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

slight play o/s rack end

Pass 10 Aug 2011 143,532 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 143,522 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

both front tyres cracking on both side walls

corosion to both front brake discs

ex/corosion to both front inner panals

Pass 30 Jun 2009 140,963 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2009 140,956 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2006 128,916 miles

slight movement in rack

Fail 15 Jun 2006 128,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

o/s/r wheel sight binding on

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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B165 ETX is a 1985 Fiat Ducato in Cream with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 75,717 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 B165 ETX, 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 41 years old, this Fiat Ducato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B165 ETX registered?

B165 ETX is a 1985 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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