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D438 EOT

1987 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,412 mi
Last recorded64,412 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Fiat Ducato76,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD438 EOT
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 2 Jul 2026 64,412 miles

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

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 63,959 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 63,568 miles

Both headlamps slightly insecure

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 63,208 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 62,886 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 67,673 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 62,120 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, front section towards the rear slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, rear section before the rear axle slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 61,331 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 60,787 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 59,807 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 59,219 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 58,165 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 56,205 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 55,700 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 55,442 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 55,128 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 54,684 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 53,295 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 51,393 miles

offside rear wheel bearing noisey

wheel off brake inspection needed

Pass 4 Feb 2006 49,718 miles

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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D438 EOT is a 1987 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D438 EOT, 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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D438 EOT is a 1987 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 February 1987.

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