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D517 NRL

1987 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2482cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

159,256 mi
Last recorded159,256 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 1987 Fiat Ducato76,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD517 NRL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,482cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 159,256 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor blows on system (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

n/s/f headlamp loose at base

washers poor

wipers slow

Pass 2 Aug 2017 151,926 miles

Nearside number plate light

o/s headlamp borderline

Pass 10 Aug 2015 45,174 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 142,171 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s/r tyre tread steped

Pass 4 Jul 2013 142,043 miles

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

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

camper body frame slightly corroded

nearside front tyre starting to perish

slam panel under bonnet corroded

Pass 4 May 2012 139,933 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine stabilizer bush deteriorated

oil leak from engine

Fail 3 May 2012 139,933 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine stabilizer bush deteriorated

oil leak from engine

battery insecure and terminals loose

Pass 13 Jul 2011 139,509 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 139,509 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2010 136,787 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 136,770 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Lower Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 133,592 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 130,380 miles

steering/rack/advise/movement

Fail 26 Oct 2007 130,380 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

steering/rack/advise/movement

Pass 23 Oct 2006 126,094 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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D517 NRL is a 1987 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,482cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 D517 NRL, 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 D517 NRL registered?

D517 NRL is a 1987 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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