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B227 XWY

1985 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

162,819 mi
Last recorded162,819 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2006
Typical for 1985 Fiat Ducato75,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB227 XWY
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2006 162,819 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 162,819 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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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B227 XWY is a 1985 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 B227 XWY, 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 B227 XWY registered?

B227 XWY is a 1985 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B227 XWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B227 XWY shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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