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C97 PAL

1986 Fiat Ducato

Beige Lpg 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,832 mi
Last recorded59,832 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 1986 Fiat Ducato73,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC97 PAL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 27 Jun 2016 59,832 miles

Nearside Inner sill at front slightly corroded not in a prescribed area

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

two exhaust mounting rubbers missing exhaust still secure

Pass 12 Jun 2015 59,232 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

exhaust mountings missing exhaust still secure at time of test

nearside front inner sill slightly corroded not in a perscribed area

Pass 27 Jun 2014 58,606 miles

Front inner wings rusty

Front wheel arch rusty

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 57,185 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 55,206 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 53,002 miles

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

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

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

both front brake disc's are slightly rusty

Pass 9 Jul 2010 49,575 miles

both front brake discs,are slighly rusty

Pass 8 Jul 2009 46,639 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 44,460 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 41,895 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 40,808 miles

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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C97 PAL is a 1986 Fiat Ducato in Beige with a 1,971cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C97 PAL, 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 C97 PAL registered?

C97 PAL is a 1986 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 7 April 1986.

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