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C800 COT

1986 Fiat Ducato

Silver Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

93,677 mi
Last recorded93,677 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 1986 Fiat Ducato73,706 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC800 COT
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 93,677 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion

Fail 12 Nov 2020 93,673 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Central Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 9 Apr 2019 92,096 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 92,092 miles

Offside Rear tyre heavily cracked and perished 185/14

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp all rear lamps distorted (1.1.A.3f)

both front wheel bearings have play

both fronts of chassis corroded

clutch noisy

headlamps output poor

Fail 9 Apr 2018 92,092 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear tyre heavily cracked and perished 185/14

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp all rear lamps distorted (1.1.A.3f)

both front wheel bearings have play

both fronts of chassis corroded

clutch noisy

headlamps output poor

Pass 4 Apr 2017 91,565 miles

Engine oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2016 91,526 miles

Offside Front track rod has play

both front wheel bearings have play

water leak

Fail 22 Apr 2016 91,526 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported offside of engine bay (1.9.2a)

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp position to hazards (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front track rod has play

both front wheel bearings have play

water leak

Pass 22 Apr 2015 91,116 miles

corosion to front brake discs

o/s bonnet hinge coroded away bonnet secure in closed position

o/s/r tyre deteriating

oil leak

rear number plate deteriating

Fail 17 Apr 2015 91,116 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corosion to front brake discs

o/s bonnet hinge coroded away bonnet secure in closed position

o/s/r tyre deteriating

oil leak

rear number plate deteriating

Pass 10 Apr 2014 90,873 miles

o/s mirror insecure

o/s/r tyre worn on both outer edges

secondary steering lock fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2014 90,873 miles

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

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

o/s mirror insecure

o/s/r tyre worn on both outer edges

secondary steering lock fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2013 88,961 miles

corosion to n/s/f to rear valve metal brake pip / corosion to n/s/r and o/s/r metal brake pipes

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

oil leak

rear number plate deteriating

some binding to o/s/r wheel when rotated

some corosion to front brake discs

vehicle tested under damp conditions

Pass 11 Apr 2012 85,967 miles

corosion to n/s/r and o/s/r metal brake pipes

engine mounting bolt loose

n/s/f and o/s/f tie bar bushes deteriating / movement in bushes

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

oil leak

rer number plate deteriating

Fail 3 Apr 2012 85,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake fluid level between min/max

corosion to n/s/r and o/s/r metal brake pipes

engine mounting bolt loose

n/s/f and o/s/f tie bar bushes deteriating / movement in bushes

n/s/f tyre close to wear bars

o/s handbrake performance low

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

oil leak

rer number plate deteriating

slightx play in o/s/f wheel bearings

some binding to o/s/r wheel when rotated

Pass 16 Apr 2011 85,160 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

oil leak

rear number plate starting to deteriate

some play in front wheel bearings

some play to front tie bar bushes

Fail 13 Apr 2011 85,159 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres wearing on edges

o/s handbrake performance low may need attention or adjustment

oil leak

rear number plate starting to deteriate

some play in front wheel bearings

some play to front tie bar bushes

Pass 20 Apr 2010 81,000 miles

leak of grease from o/s inner c.v gaaiter

n/s headlamp aim slightly low

n/s outer c.v gaiter perishing

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s mirror lens cracked

slight play in n//s and o/s of steering rack

Fail 15 Apr 2010 81,000 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

leak of grease from o/s inner c.v gaaiter

n/s headlamp aim slightly low

n/s outer c.v gaiter perishing

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s mirror lens cracked

slight play in n//s and o/s of steering rack

Pass 20 Apr 2009 75,443 miles

rear suspension soft

Fail 27 Mar 2009 75,107 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

brake pedal has long travel

n/s/r tyre is worn on outer edge

oil leaks

only o/s/f brake locking

park brake high

play in front suspension legs

play in front wheel bearings

springs are corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2008 6,829 miles

alot of play in n/s/f hub assembley

o/s/r additional inicator not working

slight movement in both front lower ball joints

Fail 27 Mar 2008 6,829 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

alot of play in n/s/f hub assembley

o/s/r additional inicator not working

slight movement in both front lower ball joints

surface corrosion to chassis and undervehicle

Pass 21 Mar 2007 60,389 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 60,389 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 53,074 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 53,074 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

play in steering rack

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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C800 COT is a 1986 Fiat Ducato in Silver with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 C800 COT, 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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C800 COT is a 1986 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 25 July 1986.

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