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D178 CLX

1987 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,130 mi
Last recorded88,130 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 1987 Fiat Ducato76,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD178 CLX
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 88,130 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencers are corroded and slightly leaking gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Ball joints have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front and rear suspension components are corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust system is in poor corroded condition

Fail 28 Jul 2023 88,130 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (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))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on outer side wall of tyre cracking in tyre down to cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Both headlights fitted are left hand drive version with beam direction stickers on lens

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL FRONT AND REAR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Both silencers are corroded badly and system is corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both front lower ball joints in hub have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front and Rear suspension components are corroded

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has slight age cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 88,128 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system is in poor corroded condition and silencers are slightly holed (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective all mountings are modified but system secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear wheel badly corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

spare wheel tyre is cracking badly

Pass 28 Jul 2018 88,031 miles

offside rear tyre starting to age crack badly

both rear leaf road springs corroded

exhaust starting to corrode

nearside door mirror glass cracked

offside front headlamp lens cracked

Pass 22 Jul 2017 87,655 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2017 87,597 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 87,376 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 86,259 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 86,235 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 86,223 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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D178 CLX is a 1987 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 D178 CLX, 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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D178 CLX is a 1987 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 10 April 1987.

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