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D249 DLH

1987 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

55,602 mi
Last recorded55,602 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2018
Typical for 1987 Fiat Ducato76,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD249 DLH
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2018 55,602 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

lode valve stiff

under body has corrosion but not weak

Fail 23 Sep 2018 55,602 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

lode valve stiff

under body has corrosion but not weak

Pass 23 Aug 2017 54,887 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 54,812 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded unions to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded white marked in arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed wires poking out tyre edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front inner arch corroded

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 29 Jun 2016 54,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight corrosion n/s and o/s front inner arches

Pass 24 Jun 2015 54,826 miles

nearside & offside rear tyres wearing out of shape

offside front headlamp deteriorating

Fail 18 Jun 2015 54,812 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside & offside rear tyres wearing out of shape

offside front headlamp deteriorating

Pass 17 Jun 2014 54,812 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak from engine area

Fail 13 Jun 2014 54,812 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak from engine area

Pass 20 Jun 2013 54,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

areas of body slightly corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2013 54,811 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

areas of body slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2012 52,482 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 49,195 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 47,633 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 47,112 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 47,112 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 45,564 miles

both front brake discs corroded and pitted

corrosion on nearside inner wing close to tie bar mount

front brake pads low

Fail 18 Apr 2008 45,564 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front brake discs corroded and pitted

corrosion on nearside inner wing close to tie bar mount

front brake pads low

Pass 18 Apr 2007 45,260 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 45,260 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside track rod end worn

off side rear service brake effort low

pitting on front brake discs

repair to off side door mirror

small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 5 Apr 2006 44,097 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 44,097 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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D249 DLH is a 1987 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 D249 DLH, 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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D249 DLH is a 1987 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 July 1987.

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