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C339 ARV

1986 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

45,815 mi
Last recorded45,815 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 1986 Fiat Ducato73,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC339 ARV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 45,815 miles

All brake pipes heavily undersealed

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Both front doors corroded

Exhaust hanging low but still secure

Exhaust support rubbers perished

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 10 Mar 2021 45,815 miles

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

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

All brake pipes heavily undersealed

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust support rubbers perished

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 45,800 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 45,800 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 45,800 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Vehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2018 44,662 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under headlamp (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under headlamp (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2018 44,662 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under headlamp (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under headlamp (6.1.1 (c) (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 28 Jul 2017 44,654 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

engine has an oil leak

offside rear tyre perished/cracked

play in both steering rack drumsticks

Fail 20 Jul 2017 44,652 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp slack at middle pipe (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when steering turned (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when steering turned (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Stop lamp not working All (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

engine has an oil leak

offside rear tyre perished/cracked

play in both steering rack drumsticks

Pass 30 Jun 2016 43,385 miles

Ball joint has slight play both inner drumsticks (2.2.B.1f)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r tyre cracked/perished

Fail 24 Jun 2016 43,272 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not spraying on windscreen (8.2.3)

Ball joint has slight play both inner drumsticks (2.2.B.1f)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r tyre cracked/perished

Pass 20 Jul 2015 42,350 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 42,128 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2014 42,124 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2011 41,157 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 41,147 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 40,524 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 38,935 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 38,935 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 36,800 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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C339 ARV is a 1986 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 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 C339 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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C339 ARV is a 1986 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 18 April 1986.

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