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D849 TAO

1986 Fiat Ducato

Beige Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

107,336 mi
Last recorded107,336 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 1986 Fiat Ducato73,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD849 TAO
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 107,336 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both front wheel arches corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2018 107,334 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both front wheel arches corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2018 107,331 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside and offside, by step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 50% working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light trafficating with rear position lights (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 107,002 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded OSF x2 + NSF x1 (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced NS + OS (1.7.5a)

front brake disc corroding

Fail 19 May 2017 107,000 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NS + OS wipers not making contact with screen (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded OSF x2 + NSF x1 (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced NS + OS (1.7.5a)

front brake disc corroding

Pass 6 Jul 2016 106,038 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear / NSF + OSF (3.6.B.2c)

NSF + OSF wheel arch's corroding

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Jun 2016 106,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear / NSF + OSF (3.6.B.2c)

NSF + OSF wheel arch's corroding

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Aug 2015 104,732 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 104,729 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

grease coming from both front outer cv boots

Pass 18 Jul 2014 99,781 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

both headlight images poor

suspect tow bar frame fitted at rear, no ball hitch fitted at time of test!

Fail 18 Jul 2014 99,781 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

both headlight images poor

suspect tow bar frame fitted at rear, no ball hitch fitted at time of test!

Pass 21 May 2013 98,529 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 May 2013 98,529 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 May 2012 95,359 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure

Pass 28 May 2011 93,922 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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D849 TAO is a 1986 Fiat Ducato in Beige with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 D849 TAO, 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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D849 TAO is a 1986 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 September 1986.

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