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D53 FAE

1986 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,988 mi
Last recorded60,988 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 1986 Fiat Ducato73,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD53 FAE
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 60,988 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Jun 2022 60,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jun 2021 59,745 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 59,742 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 59,464 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff load valve (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Central Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

rear brakes dragging slightly

Pass 31 May 2019 59,411 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 59,353 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 59,143 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 58,774 miles

play in nearside inner rack joint

Pass 21 May 2015 58,685 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 May 2014 58,437 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 May 2013 58,396 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 58,363 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 58,136 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 57,831 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 57,640 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 57,008 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 57,000 miles

slight wear in ns of 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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D53 FAE is a 1986 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D53 FAE, 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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D53 FAE is a 1986 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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