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D159 DLN

1987 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

122,588 mi
Last recorded122,588 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 1987 Fiat Ducato76,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD159 DLN
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 122,588 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 122,585 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired linkage seized on axle (1.1.17 (a))

Exhaust system insecure exhaust rubbers deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective reflector deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering crossmember holed at top (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2021 122,501 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 122,501 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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 Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury inner wing / bumper attachement (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 122,246 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced inner wing area slight corrosion (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 122,246 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced inner wing area slight corrosion (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 121,142 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 121,142 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 119,957 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight corrosion (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 118,211 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases various joints / outer skin of centre silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 118,211 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases various joints / outer skin of centre silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 116,781 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 116,781 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 114,976 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 113,410 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 113,410 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 111,593 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 109,983 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 109,983 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 107,316 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 107,316 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 105,491 miles

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

n/s/f inner wing starting to corrode

windscreen washers weak

Fail 2 Mar 2010 105,491 miles

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

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

n/s/f inner wing starting to corrode

windscreen washers weak

Pass 2 Jul 2009 105,466 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery insucure

nearside rear leaf spring slipper worn

offside front lower arm ball joint rubber split

passenger door mirror slightly insurcure

servo pipe worn

Fail 2 Jul 2009 105,466 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery insurcure

nearside rear leaf spring slipper worn

offside front lower arm ball joint rubber split

passenger door mirror slightly insurcure

servo pipe worn

Pass 13 Nov 2007 105,465 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

rubber slipper worn between leafsping at front, on nearside rear

Pass 20 Feb 2007 103,430 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 101,697 miles

indicator flash rate close to minimum level

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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D159 DLN is a 1987 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

Across all 1987 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 76,227 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 D159 DLN, 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 39 years old, this Fiat Ducato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D159 DLN is a 1987 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 19 May 1987.

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