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C647 ABP

1986 Fiat Ducato

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2026
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

61,303 mi
Last recorded61,303 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 1986 Fiat Ducato73,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC647 ABP
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 61,303 miles

hazard warning lamp not working

oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2024 60,678 miles

both front headlights slightly out of focus

oil leaks

Fail 25 Apr 2024 60,662 miles

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

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

both front tyres starting to perish

oil leaks

Pass 5 May 2023 60,271 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (both) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

both front TCA bushes starting to perish

brake master cylinder starting to corrode

oil leak

slight bearing/brake noise to front axle

Fail 29 Apr 2023 60,257 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (both) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

both front TCA bushes starting to perish

brake master cylinder starting to corrode

oil leak

slight bearing/brake noise to front axle

Pass 27 Apr 2022 59,617 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

bearing noise to front axle

both front headlights slightly out of focus

n/s side repeater not working

oil leak

sump starting to corrode

wipers slightly smearing

Fail 14 Apr 2022 59,603 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

bearing noise to front axle

n/s side repeater not working

oil leak

sump starting to corrode

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 3 Mar 2021 59,051 miles

handbrake cables fouling wiring casing

headlights slightly out of focus and beam deflectors fitted

n/s/r brake ferrule starting to corrode

Fail 27 Feb 2021 59,037 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

handbrake cables fouling wiring casing

n/s/r brake ferrule starting to corrode

Fail 15 Jan 2021 59,022 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 6% (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust mountings broken

handbrake cable fouling wiring casing

n/s/r brake ferrule starting to corrode

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 14 Jun 2019 59,862 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 59,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 58,083 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 58,083 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 55,524 miles

all 4 exhaust rubber mounts are badly cracked. recommend renewal

Fail 18 Jul 2017 55,166 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

all 4 exhaust rubber mounts are badly cracked. recommend renewal

Pass 5 Aug 2016 54,975 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 54,967 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Two pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Two pipes (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2014 54,430 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 53,224 miles

N/S inner track rod has play

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 52,350 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 52,350 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 51,658 miles

N/S/F Track rod has play but is not detected in the steering wheel

Fail 13 Jul 2011 51,658 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

N/S/F Track rod has play but is not detected in the steering wheel

Pass 8 Apr 2010 43,183 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r reverse light not working

Fail 7 Apr 2010 43,183 miles

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

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

o/s/r reverse light not working

Pass 29 Apr 2009 41,516 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 41,516 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 40,382 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 39,666 miles

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

o s f bumper ins sharp edgs on bonett

Pass 9 Mar 2006 38,849 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 38,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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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C647 ABP is a 1986 Fiat Ducato in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 C647 ABP, 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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C647 ABP is a 1986 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 18 January 1986.

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