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C161 RBV

1986 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

73,755 mi
Last recorded73,755 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 1986 Fiat Ducato73,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC161 RBV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 73,755 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

both floors, chassis rails, under sills, outer sills and inner flitches slightly corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2020 73,755 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

both floors, chassis rails, under sills, outer sills and inner flitches slightly corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2019 72,737 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

both floors, chassis rails, under sills, outer sills, inner flitches and cross members slightly corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2019 72,727 miles

Body component corroded and likely to cause injury both door lower edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front inner flitches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 20 May 2010 71,445 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 71,445 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bonnet is corroded.

o/s and n/s chassis and front and rear arches slightly corroded.

Pass 4 Feb 2009 69,984 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 62,957 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 62,956 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 62,950 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside rear lamp unit loose on body

Fail 3 Oct 2007 62,944 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside rear lamp unit is loose on body

vehicle has over heated, possible head gasket due to water in the oil.

Pass 26 Apr 2007 62,514 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 62,511 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 May 2006 60,703 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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C161 RBV is a 1986 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 1986 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 73,706 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 C161 RBV, 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 40 years old, this Fiat Ducato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C161 RBV registered?

C161 RBV is a 1986 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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