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D177 ELJ

1986 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

75,951 mi
Last recorded75,951 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 1986 Fiat Ducato73,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD177 ELJ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 75,951 miles

All rear suspension bushes showing signs of cracking

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear tyres have cracking in the tread

cable ties used as exhaust hanger rubbers

exhaust system corroded and blowing

Fail 17 Jul 2021 75,923 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All rear suspension bushes showing signs of cracking

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear tyres have cracking in the tread

cable ties used as exhaust hanger rubbers

exhaust system corroded and blowing

Pass 14 Jan 2019 75,380 miles

Offside inner sill corroded

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 75,376 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (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))

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened leaf spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened adjacent to leaf spring mount. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front mud guard interferes with tyre on full lock

Offside inner sill corroded

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 74,189 miles

Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket X2 (2.4.B.3a)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 74,066 miles

Nearside Front steering rack slight play

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Nov 2016 74,066 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front steering rack slight play

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Dec 2015 72,840 miles

rear leaf spring shackle bushes perished

Fail 17 Dec 2015 72,840 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coolant low

rear leaf spring shackle bushes perished

Pass 15 Jul 2014 72,831 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 71,872 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Jun 2013 71,824 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 May 2012 70,811 miles

slight perishing on n/s rear tyre wall near to bead

Fail 17 May 2012 70,805 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight perishing on n/s rear tyre wall near to bead

Pass 16 Jun 2011 70,775 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front brake discs pitted

both front tyres worn low

Fail 16 Jun 2011 70,775 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front brake discs pitted

both front tyres worn low

one rear exhaust mounting snapped

Pass 9 Nov 2009 69,067 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust mountings in poor condition

Fail 26 Feb 2009 69,063 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 67,060 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play near side steering rack inner joint

Fail 22 Nov 2007 67,056 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play near side steering rack inner joint

Pass 4 Nov 2006 65,296 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 65,293 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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D177 ELJ is a 1986 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 D177 ELJ, 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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D177 ELJ is a 1986 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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