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C857 WHN

1986 Fiat Ducato

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,925 mi
Last recorded107,925 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 1986 Fiat Ducato73,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC857 WHN
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 107,925 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

SCUTTLE PANEL AT N/S WIPER SPINDLE IS CORRODED AND HOLED N/S A PILLER CORRODED AT LOWER SECTION (AT PREVIOUS REPAIR)

Fail 14 Sep 2022 107,923 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases AT MANIFOLD AREA (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play STEERING RACK INNER BALL JOINT (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front SCUTTLE PANNEL AT WIPER SPINDLES CORRODED AND HOLED A PILLER CORRODED AT LOWER AREA - PREVIOUS REPAIR

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 107,158 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 107,144 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 107,139 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength turret. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength turret. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp high level brake light. (4.3.3 (b))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 106,954 miles

Battery warning lamp on

Fail 18 Jul 2019 106,954 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Battery warning lamp on

Pass 3 May 2017 105,264 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 105,249 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 93,106 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 86,287 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 79,220 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 70,007 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 69,972 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front exhaust clamp insecure

Pass 12 Apr 2012 65,791 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

exhaust insecure atfront pipe

Fail 5 Apr 2012 65,791 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

exhaust insecure atfront pipe

Pass 1 Apr 2011 65,387 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

nearside mirror cracked

Fail 30 Mar 2011 65,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 31 Mar 2010 64,593 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight binding on nearside rear brake

Fail 31 Mar 2010 64,593 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight binding on nearside rear brake

Pass 26 Mar 2009 62,663 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

sidewall cracked on both rear tyres

slight play in steering rack

Pass 6 Feb 2008 61,186 miles

Nearside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

exhaust hangers deterorated but supported by cable ties

os handbrake outer casing corroded

rear tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 30 Jan 2007 59,248 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 57,271 miles

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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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C857 WHN is a 1986 Fiat Ducato in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 C857 WHN, 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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C857 WHN is a 1986 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 April 1986.

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