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C989 SOY

1985 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

69,198 mi
Last recorded69,198 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 1985 Fiat Ducato75,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC989 SOY
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 69,198 miles

Battery tray corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF and OSF (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Brake pipes on rear axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Corrosion to front of both front inner wings

Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 69,198 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Battery tray corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF and OSF (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Brake pipes on rear axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Corrosion to front of both front inner wings

Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 68,705 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded NS + OS (3.6.B.2c)

Front lower sills / Front inner wheel arch's / General under body corroding

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

Fail 22 Feb 2018 68,699 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp insecure (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NSF outrigger + OSF outrigger / OSF inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded NS + OS (3.6.B.2c)

Front lower sills / Front inner wheel archs / general under body corroding

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 67,788 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded OSF + NSF x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Under body / OSF inner wheel arch corroding

Fail 13 Feb 2017 67,781 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear lower of cab (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded OSF + NSF x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Under body / OSF inner wheel arch corroding

Pass 30 Nov 2015 66,852 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

underbody corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2015 66,845 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp and n/s (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

underbody corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2014 85,371 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 65,331 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 64,724 miles

Both rear wheel bearings make slight noise when rotated

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Sep 2013 64,566 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Both rear wheel bearings making slight noise when rotated

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 63,722 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

car tyres fitted to front axle should be minimum 8 ply commercial tyres

Fail 2 Oct 2012 63,722 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 62,581 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside steering arm slight play

Fail 17 Oct 2011 62,581 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

nearside steering arm slight play

Pass 20 Oct 2010 61,651 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Oct 2010 61,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 59,908 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 56,229 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 56,229 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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C989 SOY is a 1985 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

Across all 1985 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 75,717 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 C989 SOY, 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 41 years old, this Fiat Ducato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C989 SOY is a 1985 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 5 August 1985.

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