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C55 WEL

1985 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

42,380 mi
Last recorded42,380 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 1985 Fiat Ducato75,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC55 WEL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 42,380 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 42,379 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 42,273 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 41,892 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 41,892 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 41,738 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Mirror slightly deteriorated.

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

Fail 24 Jun 2021 41,738 miles

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

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Mirror slightly deteriorated.

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 41,574 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged poor condition reflector (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 41,499 miles

Central Rear wheel bearings slight play

Front brake discs slight corrosion

Offside mirror poor condition

Pass 14 Jun 2018 41,441 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

parking brake has little reserve travel, n/s/r parking brake effort less than o/s

water ingress in both headlamps

Pass 15 Jun 2017 41,234 miles

Offside mirror poor condition

slight exhaust blow from manifold

Fail 15 Jun 2017 41,234 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside mirror poor condition

slight exhaust blow from manifold

Pass 4 Aug 2016 40,512 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2015 39,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

brake pipes slight corrosion

exhaust tailpipe slight corrosion

rear wheel bearings slight play

slight exhaust blow

Pass 3 Aug 2015 39,785 miles

brake pipes slight corrosion

exhaust tailpipe slight corrosion

rear wheel bearings slight play

slight exhaust blow

Pass 18 Aug 2014 39,311 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 39,311 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 38,062 miles

o/s mirror poor condition

slight corrosion various brake pipes

slight exhaust blow at manifold

Fail 14 Aug 2013 38,062 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s mirror poor condition

slight corrosion various brake pipes

slight exhaust blow at manifold

Pass 19 Jul 2012 36,341 miles

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

brake servo vacuum hose poor

exhaust rubbers splitting

leisure battery insecure

n/s parking brake less effort than o/s

Pass 12 Jul 2011 34,407 miles

all wheel bearings slight play

o/s mirror poor condition

o/s/r top shock absorber bush slight play

slight exhaust blow around manifold

Pass 20 Jul 2010 32,119 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight play in all wheel bearings

Fail 16 Jul 2010 32,119 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight play in all wheel bearings

Pass 24 Jun 2009 31,255 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 31,255 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 30,564 miles

exhaust rubber poor condition

front discs slight corrosion

o/s mirror poor condition

o/s/r shock absorber top bush slight play

steering rack slight play

Fail 15 Jul 2008 30,564 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rubber poor condition

front discs slight corrosion

o/s mirror poor condition

o/s/r shock absorber top bush slight play

steering rack slight play

Pass 13 Jul 2007 29,288 miles

rear w/bearings slight play

Pass 27 Oct 2006 29,005 miles

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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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C55 WEL is a 1985 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 C55 WEL, 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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C55 WEL is a 1985 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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