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D542 ODA

1987 Fiat Ducato

Blue Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,166 mi
Last recorded92,166 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2011
Typical for 1987 Fiat Ducato76,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD542 ODA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2011 92,166 miles

Oil leak

handbrake cable getting corroded

inner sills getting corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2011 92,147 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

handbrake cable getting corroded

inner sills getting corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2010 91,622 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2010 91,603 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2009 88,310 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 88,310 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in stearing rack

Pass 19 May 2008 84,930 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front steering arm has slight paly at fixing

offside front steering arm has slight play at fixing

Pass 24 Jul 2007 84,854 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 84,854 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 84,417 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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D542 ODA is a 1987 Fiat Ducato in Blue with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D542 ODA, 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 D542 ODA registered?

D542 ODA is a 1987 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 5 February 1987.

Is D542 ODA safe to buy?

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