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B85 NWD

1984 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,534 mi
Last recorded79,534 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2014
Typical for 1984 Fiat Ducato75,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB85 NWD
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2014 79,534 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 78,881 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 78,881 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 78,436 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 78,425 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2010 77,137 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 77,137 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 75,253 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front grill & bumper brackets corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2009 75,252 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

front grill & bumper brackets corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2008 71,155 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 69,879 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 69,865 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2005 66,564 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s , o/s outriggers corroded

Fail 28 Dec 2005 66,564 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s , o/s outriggers corroded

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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B85 NWD is a 1984 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 B85 NWD, 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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B85 NWD is a 1984 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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