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B700 MDL

1985 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

78,000 mi
Last recorded78,000 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 1985 Fiat Ducato75,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB700 MDL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 78,000 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 77,789 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 77,757 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 77,757 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 77,688 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 76,263 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust rubbers split.

rear exhaust pipe damaged.

Fail 11 Jul 2012 76,263 miles

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust rubbers split.

rear exhaust pipe damaged.

Pass 4 Aug 2011 75,772 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 75,772 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 74,559 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 74,559 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 73,859 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 73,859 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

nearside front underwing corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 17 Jul 2008 71,006 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 70,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Rear shocker incorrectly fitted but secure at time of test

Pass 12 Jul 2007 69,176 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 69,148 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 68,206 miles

slight play in front travk rods

various surface corrosion under both front wheel arches

Fail 23 Jun 2006 68,195 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

advise various surface corrosion under vehicle

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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B700 MDL is a 1985 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 B700 MDL, 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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B700 MDL is a 1985 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 24 May 1985.

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