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C29 YVG

1985 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

76,728 mi
Last recorded76,728 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Fiat Ducato75,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC29 YVG
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 76,728 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 76,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 75,150 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 73,637 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 70,771 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 69,812 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 68,370 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 67,413 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 65,922 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 63,686 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 59,913 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 57,474 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 54,566 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 51,797 miles

rear lights slightly dis-coloured

Fail 1 Jun 2012 51,793 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 50,382 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 26 Apr 2010 50,213 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 49,707 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 48,979 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2007 48,756 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 47,946 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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C29 YVG is a 1985 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 C29 YVG, 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 C29 YVG registered?

C29 YVG is a 1985 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 29 October 1985.

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