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C257 NCH

1986 Fiat Ducato

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,456 mi
Last recorded80,456 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 1986 Fiat Ducato73,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC257 NCH
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 80,456 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner along chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer side of chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner along chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer side of chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight at rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 80,456 miles

Emissions not tested vehicle overheating due to no cooling fan operation (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold gaskets (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working both front (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/75/14c (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner along chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer side of chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner along chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer side of chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight at rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 80,163 miles

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

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 80,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 79,695 miles

ENGINE WATER LEAK

SPAIR TYRE FLAT

Fail 26 Jun 2019 79,693 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

ENGINE WATER LEAK

SPAIR TYRE FLAT

Pass 7 Apr 2018 78,434 miles

exhaust rubber cracking

Pass 15 Apr 2017 77,644 miles

slight corrosion on o/s inner wheelarch

Pass 29 Apr 2016 76,989 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 75,126 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 73,556 miles

greese on o/s cvboot

Fail 15 Apr 2014 73,556 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

greese on o/s cvboot

rear lights have inter action

Pass 13 Apr 2013 71,351 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2013 71,351 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 69,751 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 69,435 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 69,236 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 69,230 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 69,214 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 67,508 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking to side wall

rear brake hose ferule started to corrode

Pass 12 Apr 2006 66,285 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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C257 NCH is a 1986 Fiat Ducato in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C257 NCH, 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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C257 NCH is a 1986 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 February 1986.

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