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REAR LEAF SPRINGS CORRODED & IN POOR CONDITION
Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Leaf springs in poor condition corroded
BRAKE LOAD SENSE VALVE SPLIT
FRONT BRAKE PIPES CORRODED
FRONT SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES WORN
OIL LEAK BUT NOT EXCESSIVE
REAR LEAF SPRINGS CORRODED
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER BUSES PERISHED
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front 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))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Fault with indicator and side light (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe ends slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension link arm bushes cracked and in poor conditon (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Load sense valve dust cover split
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear leaf springs corroded
Sump corroded and in poor condition
FRONT TYRES WORN LOW INNER EDGE BOTH
Emissions not tested MAJOR LEAK (8.2.2.2 (e))
Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play BOTH (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
Front brake hoses in very poor condition
Offside Front Tyre worn on edge
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Front brake hoses in very poor condition
Offside Front Tyre worn on edge
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front One of the nearside front hoses is in poor condition.
Nearside Rear N/S/R Tyre cracked on outer side wall and in poor very condition
Offside Front One of the offside front brake hoses is in poor condition.
Offside Front o/s/f brake pipe in poor condition adjacent to steering rack.
FRONT BRAKE HOSES CHAFFING
FRONT BRAKE HOSES POOR CONDITION
INDICATOR FLASH RATE POOR
O/S MIRROR BROKEN
slight blue smoke from engine
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside BOTH (1.8)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FRONT BRAKE HOSES CHAFFING
FRONT BRAKE HOSES POOR CONDITION
INDICATOR FLASH RATE POOR
O/S MIRROR BROKEN
battery light on dash board
plastic covers fitted
battery light on.
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear tyres perishing
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
slight bind offside rear brake
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato?
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H53 BAL is a 1991 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
Across all 1991 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 82,806 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 H53 BAL, 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 35 years old, this Fiat Ducato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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H53 BAL is a 1991 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1991.
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