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C649 ABP

1986 Fiat Ducato

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

93,937 mi
Last recorded93,937 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 1986 Fiat Ducato73,706 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC649 ABP
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 93,937 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2022 93,937 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 93,845 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion out side prescribed area in both front archs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 93,843 miles

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

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component has an unsafe modification nut loose (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft securing bolt loose 2 nuts missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion out side prescribed area in both front archs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 91,685 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 91,675 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 91,000 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 89,790 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2014 89,756 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 89,360 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 89,360 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 89,348 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

exhaust mounting rubbers perished

n/s handbrake cable fouling shock absorber

play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 28 Aug 2012 86,066 miles

battery insecure. Also very weak! Indicator etc only just operate when the engine is on idle!

clutch pedal high, anti slip rubber missing.

front brake disc surfaces corroded.

n/s/r chassis has been welded by the monting bolts.

rear barkes noisey!

rear suspension axle bushes worn, Ride height very low,very limited travel! Especally onthe n/s/r.

slight lift in both upper suspension strut mountings and slight play in the strut rams.

various engine and gearbox oil leaks.

various stone chips in the windscreen.

various underbody & component corrosion.

wiper linkage badly worn, wiper motor slow to operate!

Fail 7 Aug 2012 86,066 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

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

battery insecure, Also very weak! Indicators etc only just operate when engine on idle!

clutch pedal high,anti slip rubber worn.

drivers door catch needs adjusting.(Door needs to be slamed closed)!

engine and gearbox mounts weak (Engine movement)!

front brake disc sufaces corroded.

rear brakes noisey!

slight lift in both lower suspension joints. N/s lower joint gaiter split.

slight lift in both upper front suspension strut mounting and slight play in strut rams.

slight play in all wheel bearings.

various engine and gearbox oil leaks.

warious stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 30 Aug 2011 85,899 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 85,875 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 85,656 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 85,601 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 85,567 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 85,567 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 85,333 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 May 2006 77,819 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 77,809 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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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C649 ABP 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 60.9%.

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 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 C649 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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C649 ABP is a 1986 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 2 January 1986.

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