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C211 VRU

1985 Fiat Ducato

Brown Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

33,342 mi
Last recorded33,342 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 1985 Fiat Ducato75,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC211 VRU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 33,342 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 33,338 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 30,973 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 29,061 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 26,481 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 26,347 miles

rear exhaust hangers have broken

Fail 20 Oct 2017 26,340 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear exhaust hangers have broken

Pass 7 Apr 2016 25,924 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 25,922 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 25,805 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated, nearside rear also has slight play

wipers slow

Fail 21 Jul 2014 25,801 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated, nearside rear also has slight play

wipers slow

Pass 6 Apr 2010 23,709 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 21,916 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 21,894 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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C211 VRU is a 1985 Fiat Ducato in Brown with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 C211 VRU, 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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What year was C211 VRU registered?

C211 VRU is a 1985 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C211 VRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C211 VRU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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