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C336 ARV

1986 Fiat Ducato

Beige Diesel 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

263,362 mi
Last recorded263,362 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 1986 Fiat Ducato73,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC336 ARV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 263,362 miles

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

windscreen wipers operate slow but clear the windscreen.

Pass 4 Oct 2019 263,362 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front sharp edge around head lamp

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019 263,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) nearside of steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front sharp edges around head lamp

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 983,743 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

vehicle maybe running on treatment

Pass 14 Sep 2017

BOTH WIPER BLADES OPERATING VERY SLOW

Nearside PLAY IN STEERING RACK BETWEEN WORM AND BODY

Offside ENGINE EMITS SOME BLACK AND BLUE SMOKE FROM EXHAUST

Offside EXHAUST SYSTEM HITTING CHASSIS NOT SUPPORTED VERY WELL

Offside SEAT BELT NOT SNATCH LOCKING

Fail 7 Sep 2017

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS AND INNER WHEEL ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS AND INNER WHEEL ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded LINK PIPE (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

BOTH WIPER BLADES OPERATING VERY SLOW

Nearside PLAY IN STEERING RACK BETWEEN WORM AND BODY

Offside ENGINE EMITS SOME BLACK AND BLUE SMOKE FROM EXHAUST

Offside EXHAUST SYSTEM HITTING CHASSIS NOT SUPPORTED VERY WELL

Offside SEAT BELT NOT SNATCH LOCKING

Pass 3 Aug 2016

Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front discs in a poor condition

Fail 29 Jul 2016

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front discs in a poor condition

Pass 4 Jul 2014 99,985 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front wipers operating slow

Fail 3 Jul 2014 82,983 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front wipers operating slow

Pass 11 May 2013 99,540 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 May 2012 99,108 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 4 May 2012 99,107 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 98,457 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 78,191 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 179,035 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 179,033 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 60,147 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 58,381 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 58,374 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

handbrake cable return spring broken

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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C336 ARV is a 1986 Fiat Ducato in Beige with a 1,971cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 C336 ARV, 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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C336 ARV is a 1986 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 13 March 1986.

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