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C566 RAL

1986 Fiat Ducato

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

56,580 mi
Last recorded56,580 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Fiat Ducato73,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC566 RAL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 56,580 miles

Slight play in steering rack end

Slightly Corroded lower windscreen pannel

Pass 31 Jul 2024 56,341 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 56,099 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 55,363 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 54,931 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 54,627 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 53,825 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 53,825 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 53,070 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 53,068 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 51,853 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 51,381 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 51,302 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 49,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both front tyres cracked but not exposing cords

nearside front inner wheel arch has slight corrosion

offside rear light lens slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 Jul 2012 49,977 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both front tyres cracked but not exposing cords

nearside front inner wheel arch has slight corrosion

offside rear light lens slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Aug 2011 49,611 miles

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

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

tyre walls cracked

Fail 17 Aug 2011 49,611 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

tyre walls cracked

Pass 26 Aug 2010 49,517 miles

front tyres as wall crackes

Fail 26 Aug 2010 49,517 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front tyres as wall crackes

Pass 11 Jul 2009 47,397 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 45,797 miles

Water in o/s headlight. Corrosion to rear brake pipes and flexi ferrules. Cracks to o/s/f tyre.

Pass 22 Aug 2006 44,462 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 44,462 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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C566 RAL is a 1986 Fiat Ducato in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 C566 RAL, 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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What year was C566 RAL registered?

C566 RAL is a 1986 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 11 June 1986.

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