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D248 FOW

1987 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2015
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,390 mi
Last recorded70,390 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2014
Typical for 1987 Fiat Ducato76,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD248 FOW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2014 70,390 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 70,390 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 65,393 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 27 Sep 2011 65,379 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 63,288 miles

rear gear box mounting, front discs corroded, water leak, surface corrosion, oil light on

Fail 1 Dec 2010 63,288 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear gear box mounting, front discs corroded, water leak, surface corrosion, oil light on

Pass 8 Sep 2009 62,271 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2009 62,271 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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D248 FOW is a 1987 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D248 FOW, 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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What year was D248 FOW registered?

D248 FOW is a 1987 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 5 June 1987.

Is D248 FOW safe to buy?

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