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B403 TWY

1984 Fiat Ducato

Turquoise Diesel 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

162,543 mi
Last recorded162,543 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 1984 Fiat Ducato75,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB403 TWY
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1984
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 162,543 miles

exhaust system rusty

heavy surface corrosion on all front chassis

slight rouness in o.s,r wheel bearing

Fail 20 Apr 2015 162,500 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system rusty

heavy surface corrosion on all front chassis

slight rouness in o.s,r wheel bearing

Pass 3 Oct 2013 160,741 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

flakey corrosion on full exhaust system

heavy wear on all rubber exhaust mountins

Pass 5 Oct 2012 159,771 miles

advisorys on test number 789136662297

Fail 22 Sep 2012 159,721 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

surface rust on front chassis sections

surface rust on o/s/f inner wheel arch

unable to check all chassis section fully due to thick under seals

Pass 27 Aug 2011 158,571 miles

advisorys on test 376025321272

Fail 13 Aug 2011 158,528 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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 Upper Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

dampness around gearbox

flaking corrosion on o/s front inner wheel arch

flaking corrosion on o/s rear, front leaf spring mouunting point

slight play in rear wheel bearings

surface corrosion on n/s front metal brake pipe feeding flexi hose

unable to check underside of vehicle fully due to thick underseal

Pass 10 Aug 2010 156,887 miles

both rear indercatiors fading in colour

o/s/f stepsill rusty

slight play im n/s amd o/s/r wheel bearings

unable to check underside of vehicle fully due to thick underseal

Fail 7 Aug 2010 156,846 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

both rear indercatiors fading in colour

o/s/f stepsill rusty

slight play im n/s amd o/s/r wheel bearings

unable to check underside of vehicle fully due to thick underseal

Pass 8 Aug 2009 154,342 miles

ADVISORYS ON TEST 104269519290

Fail 7 Aug 2009 154,342 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

n/s/f inner cv gator insecure

o/s/f inner cv gator split

thick underseal covering all structure areas of vehicle

Pass 15 Jul 2008 152,933 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

battary loose and insacure

heavy suface corrosion on all front chassis sections

oil leek from engine

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

surface corrosion on front brake discs

surface corrosion on o/s/r metal brake pipe

Fail 4 Jul 2008 152,887 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

battary loose and insacure

heavy suface corrosion on all front chassis sections

oil leek from engine

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

surface corrosion on front brake discs

surface corrosion on o/s/r metal brake pipe

Pass 26 Jun 2007 149,878 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 149,858 miles

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2006 147,073 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 147,052 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

slight play n/s/f bottom ball joint

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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B403 TWY is a 1984 Fiat Ducato in Turquoise with a 1,971cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1984 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 75,705 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 B403 TWY, 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 42 years old, this Fiat Ducato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B403 TWY is a 1984 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 October 1984.

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