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B597 BUK

1984 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,372 mi
Last recorded149,372 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
Typical for 1984 Fiat Ducato75,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB597 BUK
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2011 149,372 miles

Battery insecure

Spare tyre defective

Fail 7 May 2011 149,241 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Battery insecure

Spare tyre defective

Pass 14 May 2010 148,231 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 148,199 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2009 145,432 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 145,374 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2008 141,145 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 141,137 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 140,594 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 138,402 miles

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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B597 BUK is a 1984 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B597 BUK, 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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B597 BUK is a 1984 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 21 November 1984.

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