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C197 AEF

1986 Fiat Ducato

Beige Diesel 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

51,569 mi
Last recorded51,569 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 Fiat Ducato73,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC197 AEF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 51,569 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 51,569 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 51,326 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

os front inner arch corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2024 51,326 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine getting hot (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2023 49,894 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

front os inner arch has corrosion . clutch worn

gearbox mount worn

Pass 10 May 2022 49,178 miles

front tyres perished

slight lift at steering wheel

Fail 7 May 2022 49,164 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch and mounting points in 2 places marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch and mounting point in 33 places marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front tyres perished

o/s/r brake slight binding

slight lift at steering wheel

Pass 1 Oct 2016 48,963 miles

number plate lights dim

o/s park brake near minimum efficiency

Pass 5 Sep 2015 48,650 miles

front of chassis showing signs of age

o/s inner shaft brg worn

rear suspension has limited reserve travel

Pass 3 Nov 2012 48,160 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 47,325 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 46,338 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 45,137 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 44,236 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 42,922 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 41,561 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 39,125 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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C197 AEF is a 1986 Fiat Ducato in Beige with a 1,971cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C197 AEF, 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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C197 AEF is a 1986 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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