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B308 OAJ

1985 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

141,445 mi
Last recorded141,445 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 1985 Fiat Ducato75,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB308 OAJ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 141,445 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

alternator belt missing

gear fault on vehicle

nearside outer cv boot repaired with sealant

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

nearside wiper arm not working fully but allowing driver adequate view to the road infront

radiator repaired with putty

offside front tyre very badly perished but no visible cords showing

Fail 6 Oct 2016 141,445 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

gear fault on vehicle

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

alternator belt missing

nearside outer cv boot repaired with sealant

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

nearside wiper arm not working fully but allowing driver adequate view to the road infront

radiator repaired with putty

offside front tyre very badly perished but no visible cords showing

Fail 3 Aug 2016 141,445 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Electrical wiring insecure engine bay (1.9.2a)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped various (3.6.B.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill x2 (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working x2 (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill x2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded vallance (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working x1 (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

alternator belt missing

clutch / gear fault

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

radiator repaired by putty

Fail 22 Mar 2012 141,445 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

inadequate repair to existing patches of welding

underside of vehicle covered in sealant covering various brake and suspension components

underside of very poor condition

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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B308 OAJ is a 1985 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 B308 OAJ, 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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B308 OAJ is a 1985 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 5 February 1985.

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