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C123 DHG

1985 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,069 mi
Last recorded74,069 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 1985 Fiat Ducato75,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC123 DHG
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 74,069 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Underside and cab various areas of corrosion

Fail 13 Dec 2022 74,069 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Underside and cab various areas of corrosion

Fail 30 Sep 2022 74,003 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Both (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Underside various areas of corrosion

Fail 26 Aug 2022 73,952 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Both (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Various areas of corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2021 73,355 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

bonnet attachment panel corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2021 73,352 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

bonnet attachment panel corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2020 64,260 miles

Exhaust in poor condition and blowing. Minor

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2X (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

battery tray corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2020 64,220 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear, front half. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Battery Tray area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust in poor condition and blowing. Minor

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2X (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 61,672 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 61,669 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 61,374 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 60,730 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2013 60,422 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 60,422 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 May 2012 59,916 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 May 2012 59,916 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2011 59,452 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 57,723 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2010 57,721 miles

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 May 2009 54,807 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 52,506 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 51,270 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 51,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2006 494,994 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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C123 DHG is a 1985 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 C123 DHG, 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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C123 DHG is a 1985 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 2 September 1985.

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