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C254 MAU

1985 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,750 mi
Last recorded83,750 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 1985 Fiat Ducato75,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC254 MAU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 83,750 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear to front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear to front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 82,695 miles

Body has corrosion and is perforated in areas outside of prescribed areas, has had various repairs and been covered in underseal

Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drivers and passenger seats have play at swivvle mechanisms.

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

Exhaust system corroded

Hazard warning switch, fitted to vehicle first used before 1 April 1986

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension and brake components have general age related corrosion

Fail 10 Aug 2019 82,695 miles

Body has corrosion and is perforated in areas outside of prescribed areas, has had various repairs and been covered in underseal

Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drivers and passenger seats have play at swivvle mechanisms.

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

Exhaust system corroded

Hazard warning switch, fitted to vehicle first used before 1 April 1986

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Suspension and brake components have general age related corrosion

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 81,916 miles

All underside components have corrosion

Both sides, leaf springs corroded

Drivers and passenger chair have play in swivel mechanisms but are secure

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body and chassis has had various welding repairs, cosmetic repairs and has been undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 81,916 miles

All underside components have corrosion

Both sides, leaf springs corroded

Drivers and passenger chair have play in swivel mechanisms but are secure

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body and chassis has had various welding repairs, cosmetic repairs and has been undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2015 80,006 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 81,840 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective

Front bumper insecure

Rear bumper insecure

windscreen suround excessivly corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2013 78,272 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 76,137 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 75,470 miles

front crossmember is corroded. middle exhaust repaired. nearside & offside front brake flexy hoses (X4) are deterioating. offside front lower ball joint dust cover split.

nearside & offside front & rear wheel bearings slight noise when spun. nearside & offside front slight play at wheels.

Fail 23 Jul 2011 75,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside & offside front wheel bearings slight niose when rotated.

nearside & offside rear wheel bearings slight noise when rotated.

offside front lower ball joint dust cover split (may fail next year?).

Fail 22 Jul 2011 75,466 miles

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

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 74,928 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 74,928 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake discs worn

front number plate damage

offside bottom ball joint rubber boot split

offside inner rear sill slightly corroded

Pass 1 May 2009 74,922 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 74,922 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 72,297 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 72,297 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 71,029 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Jun 2005 69,264 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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C254 MAU is a 1985 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C254 MAU, 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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C254 MAU is a 1985 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 November 1985.

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