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F842 CYA

1988 Fiat Ducato

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,466 mi
Last recorded73,466 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2011
Typical for 1988 Fiat Ducato76,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF842 CYA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2011 73,466 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

drivers side mirror broken

front fog lamp lose

one exhust rubber missing under van

wireing hanging down under van

Fail 25 Mar 2011 73,466 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

drivers side mirror broken

front fog lamp lose

one exhust rubber missing under van

wireing hanging down under van

Pass 19 Mar 2010 67,411 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 67,411 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine oil leak

n/s front spotlamp loose

Pass 24 Mar 2009 61,263 miles

headlamps have been fitted with beam benders to comply.

Fail 20 Mar 2009 61,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 56,943 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres sidewalls perished.

slight blow on centre exhaust joint

Fail 18 Mar 2008 56,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

both rear tyres sidewalls perished.

slight blow on centre exhaust joint

Pass 22 Mar 2007 51,670 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 51,144 miles

headlamp masks/converters fitted

rear tyre sidewalls starting to perish.

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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F842 CYA is a 1988 Fiat Ducato in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1988 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 76,626 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 F842 CYA, 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 38 years old, this Fiat Ducato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F842 CYA registered?

F842 CYA is a 1988 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 27 October 1988.

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